Honor Play 30M 5G vs Motorola ThinkPhone 25
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 33/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 194g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Motorola ThinkPhone 25, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Motorola ThinkPhone 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1220x2670 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4310 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
- 6.4" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 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 ThinkPhone 25?
The Motorola ThinkPhone 25 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 ThinkPhone 25?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Motorola ThinkPhone 25?
The Motorola ThinkPhone 25 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Motorola ThinkPhone 25?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola ThinkPhone 25 is a better fit for everyday use.