Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Honor Magic5 Lite
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $300 | — |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (36/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.