Honor Play 30M 5G vs Motorola Edge X30
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 46/100 vs 10/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Motorola Edge X30
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Motorola Edge X30, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 36 points higher (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Motorola Edge X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 68W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 X30?
The Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 36 points (46/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Motorola Edge X30?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola Edge X30 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge X30?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Edge X30?
The Motorola Edge X30 leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Motorola Edge X30?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for everyday use.