Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 10/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 44 points higher (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (78/100 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 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2084779 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (34/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 44 points (54/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.