Honor Play 30M 5G vs Motorola Moto X40
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 53/100 vs 10/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto X40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Motorola Moto X40
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Motorola Moto X40, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 43 points higher (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Motorola Moto X40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 125W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 43 points (53/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola Moto X40 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola Moto X40?
The Motorola Moto X40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Motorola Moto X40?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.