Honor Play 30 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Play 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 477,542); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30 doesn't; the Honor Play 30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor Play 30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor Play 30 by 85.6% 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Play 30 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.