Honor 20i vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 20i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 20i leads — 12/100 vs 10/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 20i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 194g).
Honor 20i
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 24MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 164g vs 194g
- Better camera (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 20i vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor 20i scores 2 points higher (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20i leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). 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 Honor 20i notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 20i | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 20i
- Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 20i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 20i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Honor 20i notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 20i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 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 Honor 20i or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 20i edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 20i and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 20i has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20i or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 20i leads on camera score (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20i over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 20i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.