Honor 9S vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads — 10/100 vs 7/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 194g).
Honor 9S
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Lighter: 144g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Play 30M 5G scores 3 points higher (10/100 vs 7/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 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 9S or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G edges out the Honor 9S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.