Honor Magic4 vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic4 (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 Magic4 leads — 42/100 vs 10/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Magic4
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic4 scores 32 points higher (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 32 points (42/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic4 leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.