Honor Play 30M 5G vs Infinix Note 40
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Infinix Note 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 40 leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Infinix Note 40
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Infinix Note 40, the Infinix Note 40 scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40 leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 40 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Infinix Note 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 566473 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.1×74.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 40
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Note 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Infinix Note 40?
The Infinix Note 40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Infinix Note 40 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Infinix Note 40?
The Infinix Note 40 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Note 40 is a better fit for everyday use.