Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 10/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3998 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 59 points higher (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (94/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (36/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (57/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 59 points (69/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.