Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) 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 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor 90 Smart
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor 90 Smart scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 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 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Smart is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Smart leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.