Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 10/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 194g).
Apple iPhone 17
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 194g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3692 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 45 points higher (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 45 points (55/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.