Honor Magic V3 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 57/100 vs 10/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Honor Magic V3
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic V3 scores 47 points higher (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (57/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (55/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $1399 | — |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (46/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (57/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (55/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 47 points (57/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.