Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 10/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro scores 40 points higher (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2616x1212 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.