Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads — 10/100 vs 9/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 4a 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Lighter: 168g vs 194g
- Better camera (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3885 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 2MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Play 30M 5G scores 1 points higher (10/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 9/100). 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 Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 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 Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G edges out the Google Pixel 4a 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G leads on camera score (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.