Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor X9c
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X9c has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Honor X9c
- Lighter: 194g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 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 X9c, the Honor X9c scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Honor X9c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $280 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (59/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X9c?
The Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Honor X9c?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Honor X9c — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Honor X9c?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Honor X9c?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.