Honor Play 30M 5G vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Huawei nova 9
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Huawei nova 9, the Huawei nova 9 scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei nova 9?
The Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Huawei nova 9?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.