Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Nova 15 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 232g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 232g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Huawei Nova 15 Max scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 232 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (57/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.