ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The 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 ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads — 60/100 vs 35/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 477,542); the 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 ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 238g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate scores 25 points higher (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Play 30M 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 134.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 25 points (60/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on camera score (48/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.