Honor 90 Lite vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Lite leads — 23/100 vs 10/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).
Honor 90 Lite
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 194g
- Better camera (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor 90 Lite scores 13 points higher (23/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (21/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (76/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Lite is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Lite leads on camera score (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.