Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 9 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 23/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Huawei nova 9 SE scores 17 points higher (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $369 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 9 SE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei nova 9 SE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.