Honor Play 30 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 38/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 477,542); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't; the Honor Play 30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor Play 30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 216g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 44 points higher (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor Play 30 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.