Honor V40vsUlefone Armor X31 Pro 5G

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor V40
V40
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Honor V40's battery life is inconsistent and may not meet expectations, particularly under heavy usage.
The Honor V40's display offers excellent color accuracy and smooth refresh rates, enhancing the overall visual experience.
The Honor V40's camera performance is a major letdown, with shaky footage and disappointing still photos overall.
The Honor V40's performance is mediocre, struggling with demanding apps and multitasking beyond casual use scenarios.
Ulefone
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
Armor X31 Pro 5G
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G boasts an exceptional battery life, lasting up to three days with moderate usage.
The Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G's impressive display boasts high brightness, fast refresh rate, and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass.
The Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G boasts an impressive camera system with high-quality results in various lighting conditions.
The Mediatech 6300 chip provides decent performance, sufficient for daily usage and outdoor activities with a phone that can handle multiple tasks.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor V40
2.60 GHz
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
2.40 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor V40
8GB
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
8GB

Storage

Winner
Honor V40
128GB
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
256GB

Weight

Winner
Honor V40
186g
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
306g
Rank
Honor V40
Winner
#353
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#566
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor V40
#116
Winner
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#378
Design
Honor V40
#164
Winner
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#397
Display
Honor V40
#263
Winner
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#613
Performance
Honor V40
#414
Winner
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#609
Battery
Honor V40
#432
Winner
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#679
Camera
Honor V40
#436
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
#259
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor V40
Ulefone Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU
4x Cortex, A77 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex, A55 2.0GHz
2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex, A76 +6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
7
6
Frequency
2.60
2.40
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Arm Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
8
8
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
256
Type
UFS Storage 2.1
N/A
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
N/A
Antutu Score
541437
406666
Antutu Version
Antutu v8
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
Z-axis + X-axis dual linear motors
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor V40

Strengths

The phone's design is sleek and premium, with a metal body that feels solid in the hand.
The screen is large and vibrant, making it perfect for watching videos or browsing the web.
The phone's performance is decent, with smooth multitasking and gaming capabilities.
The battery life is good, lasting a full day with moderate use.
The camera system has a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
The phone comes with a dedicated night mode for better low-light photography.
The Honor V40 has a fast charging feature that can charge the battery up to 80% in just 30 minutes.
The phone's weight is only 180 grams, making it very portable and easy to carry around.

Weaknesses

The camera performance is disappointing, with shaky video stabilization and subpar image quality.
The phone tends to get uncomfortably hot during intensive tasks such as gaming or video recording.
The Honor V40's processor is not powerful enough to handle demanding tasks without lagging behind.
The screen can sometimes freeze or glitch when playing high-performance games.
The camera struggles with exposure adjustments in bright lighting conditions, resulting in black flashes.
The images taken by the phone often look dull and lackluster, especially in good light.
The Honor V40's processor is not fast enough to take nighttime shots quickly compared to other phones.
The camera's dedicated night mode takes a long time to process and sometimes results in overprocessed images.

Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G

Strengths

The phone's design is sturdy and has excellent protection capability with IP68, IP69K, and military-grade certifications.
It can withstand extreme temperatures, falls, and has a waterproof and dustproof design.
The camera setup is impressive, with a 64MP main camera that takes high-quality photos in daylight and supports digital cropping to 2x focal length.
The phone has a 25MP infrared night vision camera that performs well at night and provides a unique tone and dynamic range during the day.
It has a large 6.56-inch LCD screen with a maximum brightness of 800 nits, providing an excellent display effect.
The phone comes with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage space, and supports memory expansion to 16GB, making it suitable for daily usage needs.

Weaknesses

The Mediatech 6300 chip is not as exciting compared to the previous models, with only a slight increase in frequency and no upgrade in architecture or process.
It may not be as fast as other smartphones with more powerful chips like Qualcomm 4 Gen 2.
The phone's weight of around 300g may be considered heavy for some users.
There is no headphone jack, which may be a drawback for some users who prefer wired audio.
Read Full Reviews

Honor V40

The Honor V40, a smartphone touted as a powerhouse with impressive features, has left me with mixed emotions. While its performance in Asphalt 8 and Dead Trigger was satisfactory, the camera capabilities fell short of expectations. The video quality was marred by shaky stabilization and black flashes in bright light areas, while still photos lacked vibrancy and suffered from over-processing. Despite these drawbacks, I'll delve into the device's strengths and weaknesses, exploring its Mediatek 1000 Plus processor, cameras, and overall usability.

Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G

The Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G is a rugged smartphone designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. With its IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certifications, this phone can withstand harsh environments, including water, dust, extreme temperatures, and drops. The device features a 64MP main camera, 25MP infrared night vision camera, and a 6.56-inch 120Hz LCD screen with 800nits brightness. Powered by the Mediatech MT6300 chip, this phone can handle multiple apps and daily usage needs. With 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and microSD card expansion up to 2TB, the Ulefone Armor X31 Pro 5G is a reliable companion for outdoor adventures.

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