Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 477,542); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 222g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 477542
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.