Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) leads — 24/100 vs 10/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP), the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) scores 14 points higher (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 35W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Honor X7b 5G (50 MP)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X7b 5G (50 MP) is a better fit for everyday use.