Honor 90 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 leads — 42/100 vs 10/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor 90
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor 90 scores 32 points higher (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| 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 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $400 | — |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (59/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 32 points (42/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.