Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 10/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 33 points higher (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 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 (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $459 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 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 (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.