Honor Magic Vs3 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads — 47/100 vs 10/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic Vs3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 229g).
Honor Magic Vs3
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 194g vs 229g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic Vs3 scores 37 points higher (47/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (57/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 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) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic Vs3
- 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 Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (57/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic Vs3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 37 points (47/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic Vs3 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic Vs3 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.