Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nothing Phone (2)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.