Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Air
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Air
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 194g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Air, the Nubia Air scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Air?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Air — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Air?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.