Fairphone 3+ vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 3+ leads — 13/100 vs 10/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is thinner (8.7mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 194g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Fairphone 3+ scores 3 points higher (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.