Honor GT Pro vs Honor Play 30
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 38/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 477,542); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't; the Honor Play 30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Honor Play 30
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Honor Play 30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 212g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Honor Play 30, the Honor GT Pro scores 45 points higher (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Play 30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Honor Play 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Honor Play 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor Play 30 by 586.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Play 30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 30?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 by 45 points (83/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Play 30?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor Play 30 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 30?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 30?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Honor Play 30?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.