ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 39/100 vs 10/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 238g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 2/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 29 points higher (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (57/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (57/100 vs 2/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 29 points (39/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.