ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 10/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 43 points higher (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $979 | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (57/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 43 points (53/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.