Galaxy S25 Edge vs Honor Play 40 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy S25 Edge edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S25 Edge
Honor Play 40 Plus
Galaxy S25 Edge wins 5 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGalaxy S25 Edge9080
- CameraGalaxy S25 Edge9984
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieGalaxy S25 Edge6040
- BatteryHonor Play 40 Plus5896
- DisplayGalaxy S25 Edge9074
- ConnectivityGalaxy S25 Edge9055
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor Play 40 Plus5568
- Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery6,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Galaxy S25 Edge charges faster25W vs 22W
- Galaxy S25 Edge has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50.3 MP
- Galaxy S25 Edge has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger screen6.74" vs 6.7"
- Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter163 g vs 196 g
- Galaxy S25 Edge has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 5 MP
- Galaxy S25 Edge has newer Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.1
- Galaxy S25 Edge has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy S25 Edge wins — BeastScore 82.3/100
After comparing all the specs, Galaxy S25 Edge is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 82.3 vs top rival 81.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50.3 MP.
Higher overall BeastScore: 82.3 vs top rival 81.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50.3 MP
Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+2,100 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S25 Edge or Honor Play 40 Plus?
Galaxy S25 Edge leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.3/100 compared to Honor Play 40 Plus (81.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.3 vs top rival 81.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50.3 MP.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S25 Edge and Honor Play 40 Plus?
Galaxy S25 Edge has a 6.7-inch display and 3900 mAh battery. Honor Play 40 Plus has a 6.74-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S25 Edge and Honor Play 40 Plus compare for speed?
Galaxy S25 Edge scores 90/100 for performance; Honor Play 40 Plus scores 80/100.
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