Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor X8d
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X8d has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor X8d is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Honor X8d
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Honor X8d, the Honor X8d scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 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 X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X8d?
The Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor X8d?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X8d — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X8d?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Honor X8d?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.