Honor Play5 5G
#2174
vivo V23e 5G
#2021Category Breakdown
Honor Play5 5G
vivo V23e 5G
Performance
85.886.3
Camera
53.462.7
Display
80.480.2
Battery
27.129.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
80.174.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.152.6
Summary
- The Honor Play5 5G features a 6.53-inch OLED display with HDR10 support, while the vivo V23e 5G has a slightly smaller 6.44-inch AMOLED display without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Play5 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset, whereas the V23e utilizes the newer Dimensity 810, which may offer better efficiency.
- The Play5's rear camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, compared to the V23e's 50 MP main sensor, but the V23e excels with a higher 44 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the V23e at 4050 mAh, but the Play5 supports faster charging at 66W versus 44W.
- Software-wise, the Play5 runs on Android 10 with Magic UI 4.0, while the V23e operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 12, potentially offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play5 5G
vivo V23e 5G
General
Release Date
2021, May 18
2021, November 23
Announced
2021, May 18
2021, November 23
Description
Also known as Honor Play 5 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.44"
Type
OLED, HDR10
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Schott Xensation Up
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3800 mAh
4050 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
44W wired, 69% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
Weight
179 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Violet, Light Blue
Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Gold), Moonlight Shadow (Midnight Blue)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Android 11, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass