Apple iPhone Air vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Apple iPhone Air (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 Air leads — 64/100 vs 10/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Apple iPhone Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 194g).
Apple iPhone Air
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 165g vs 194g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Apple iPhone Air scores 54 points higher (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 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 Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 54 points (64/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.