Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor Power 2
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 49/100 vs 10/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Power 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 228g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Honor Power 2
- Lighter: 194g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Honor Power 2, the Honor Power 2 scores 39 points higher (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (57/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Honor Power 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2407614 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10080 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $280 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (57/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 39 points (49/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor Power 2 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Power 2 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.