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Honor X40 vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2022

Honor X40

85/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

85/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus Nord CE5 5G BETTER THAN Honor X40?

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Honor X40

OnePlus Nord CE5 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor X40	OnePlus Nord	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,200 mAh	+5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W	Standard	40W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50.3 MP	50 MP	50.3 MP
Screen Display Size	6.67"	6.77"	6.77"
Chassis Weight	172g	N/A	172g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor X40:

✓827g lighter chassis (172g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord CE5 5G:

✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.77" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor X40	OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus Nord CE5 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.77"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (395 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor X40 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor X40 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X40 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm	N/A
Weight	172 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor X40 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord CE5 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Dimensity 8350 Apex architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor X40:

Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W · Lighter body: 172g (827g lighter in hand)

When to buy OnePlus Nord CE5 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.8 vs top rival 84.7

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor X40 vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

Which phone is better: Honor X40 or OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.8/100 compared to Honor X40 (84.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.8 vs top rival 84.7.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor X40 and OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

Honor X40 is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5100 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord CE5 5G features a 6.77-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor X40 and OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor X40 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord CE5 5G scores 80/100.

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WHY IS OnePlus Nord CE5 5G BETTER THAN Honor X40?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor X40 vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

Which phone is better: Honor X40 or OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor X40 and OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor X40 and OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

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