Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 86/100 vs 10/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 76 points higher (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.