Honor Play 40 Plus vs iPhone 17 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Honor · 2022

Honor Play 40 Plus

82/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro

81/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,099 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor Play 40 Plus BETTER THAN iPhone 17 Pro?

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Honor Play 40 PlusWinner 🏆

iPhone 17 Pro

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor Play	iPhone 17	LEADER
Refresh Rate	90Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	4,252 mAh	+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	22W	40W	40W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50.3 MP	48 MP	50.3 MP
Screen Display Size	6.74"	6.3"	6.74"
Chassis Weight	196g	206g	196g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Play 40 Plus:

✓10g lighter chassis (196g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,748 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro:

✓$8900 lower launch MSRP ($1099 vs $9999)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor Play 40 Plus	iPhone 17 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size	6.74"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	720x1600 (260 ppi)	2622x1206 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	3,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	48 MP, f/2.2
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	5 MP	18 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	167.48 x 76.85 x 8.27 mm	150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
Weight	196 g	206 g
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	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	4,252 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	22W wired fast charging	40W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
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
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.0
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
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	$1099

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Play 40 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Play 40 Plus ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Honor Play 40 Plus:

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 81.2 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,748 mAh more)

When to choose iPhone 17 Pro:

Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 22W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Play 40 Plus vs iPhone 17 Pro

Which is better: Honor Play 40 Plus or iPhone 17 Pro?

Honor Play 40 Plus leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.8/100 compared to iPhone 17 Pro (81.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 81.2 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,748 mAh more).