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Apple iPad (2025) vs Honor Play 40 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?

Honor Play 40 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

Apple iPad (2025)
81/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Honor · 2022

Honor Play 40 Plus

Honor Play 40 Plus
82/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

Honor Play 40 Plus wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPad (2025)
Apple iPad (2025)
2 wins
Honor Play 40 Plus
Honor Play 40 Plus
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
Apple iPad (2025)Honor Play 40 Plus
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedHonor Play 40 Plus
    70
    80
  • CameraHonor Play 40 Plus
    80
    84
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryHonor Play 40 Plus
    86
    96
  • DisplayApple iPad (2025)
    94
    74
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueApple iPad (2025)
    85
    68
Key differences
  • Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Apple iPad (2025) has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Apple iPad (2025) has the bigger screen11" vs 6.74"
  • Honor Play 40 Plus has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025)
  • ✓11" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy Honor Play 40 Plus
  • ✓803 g lighter (196 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 6,000 mAh battery (+1,000 mAh)
  • ✓50.3 MP main camera

Full specifications

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SpecificationApple iPad (2025)Honor Play 40 Plus
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Display
Screen typeAMOLEDIPS TFT LCD
Screen Size11"6.74"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED 720x1600 (260 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion90 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A16 Bionic Dimensity 700 (7nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedMali-G57 MC2
Operating SystemiOS Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory6 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512 GB128GB / 256GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Camera
Primary Cameraundefined MP, Triple Camera System50.3 MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lensundefined MP5 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/A167.48 x 76.85 x 8.27 mm
WeightN/A196 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast charging22W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedBluetooth 5.1
USB Port & SpeedNot listedUSB C reversible
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

Honor Play 40 Plus wins — BeastScore 81.8/100

After comparing all the specs, Honor Play 40 Plus is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 80.8 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more).

Buy Apple iPad (2025) if you want

Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz · Significantly larger display: 11" vs max 6.74" for media & multitasking

Buy Honor Play 40 Plus if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 80.8 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more)

Common questions

Which is better: Apple iPad (2025) or Honor Play 40 Plus?

Honor Play 40 Plus leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.8/100 compared to Apple iPad (2025) (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 80.8 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPad (2025) and Honor Play 40 Plus?

Apple iPad (2025) has a 11-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Honor Play 40 Plus has a 6.74-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.

How do Apple iPad (2025) and Honor Play 40 Plus compare for speed?

Apple iPad (2025) scores 70/100 for performance; Honor Play 40 Plus scores 80/100.

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