Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 leads — 43/100 vs 10/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Nova 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Huawei Nova 15 is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei Nova 15
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 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, the Huawei Nova 15 scores 33 points higher (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | EMUI 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (42/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 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?
The Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.