Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic8 Lite scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.