Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei nova 11
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 11 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 11 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei nova 11
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei nova 11, the Huawei nova 11 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 11 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei nova 11 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei nova 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $349 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 11 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei nova 11 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei nova 11?
The Huawei nova 11 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 Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei nova 11 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei nova 11?
The Huawei nova 11 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.