Honor 400 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 400 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 400 leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 400 has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 400 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor 400 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor 400
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 194g
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor 400 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor 400 scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 400 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 400 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 400 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 400 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1087371 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2967 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.6×7.3 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Honor 400
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 400
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 400
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 400 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 400 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 400 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 400 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 400 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 400 leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 400 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.