Honor Play 30 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 477,542); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Play 30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 207g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Play 30 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.