Honor Play 30M 5G vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 194g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 103 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 170 g | |
| Price | — | $316 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- 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 Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.