Honor Magic V vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 288g).
Honor Magic V
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4750 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 288g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic V scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (57/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.