Honor Play 30M 5G vs Motorola Edge 30
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Motorola Edge 30
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 194g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Motorola Edge 30, the Motorola Edge 30 scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Motorola Edge 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 895081 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 30
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 30
- 4020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 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 Motorola Edge 30?
The Motorola Edge 30 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 Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola Edge 30 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge 30?
The Motorola Edge 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Motorola Edge 30?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use.