Honor Play 30 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play 30
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 16/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.