Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor X9a
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Honor X9a
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Honor X9a, the Honor X9a scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a 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 X9a?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X9a — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Honor X9a?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.