Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nokia XR21
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 231g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 11/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 11/100).
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 Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.