ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 194g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 194g
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 21/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ZenUI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (36/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (88/100 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 ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.