Honor Play 30 vs Nokia G42
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't.
Honor Play 30
Nokia G42
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor Play 30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 30 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30 notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor Play 30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Honor Play 30 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Nokia G42?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Nokia G42?
The Honor Play 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.