ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The 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 Zenfone 9 leads — 56/100 vs 35/100 (a 21-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 Zenfone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 477,542); the ASUS Zenfone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 194g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 194g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 21 points higher (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1816 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor Play 30M 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 9 leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 198.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (36/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 21 points (56/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 leads on performance (71/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.