Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor X8b
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8b leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Honor X8b
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 194g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Honor X8b, the Honor X8b scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Honor X8b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X8b?
The Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor X8b?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X8b — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X8b?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Honor X8b?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.