Honor Play 30M 5G vs Infinix Smart 8 Plus
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Infinix Smart 8 Plus, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
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 Smart 8 Plus?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus — 17/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.