Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nokia G42
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nokia G42
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nokia G42?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G42 (30/100 vs 10/100).