Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 10/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 62 points higher (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (69/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (57/100 vs 12/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 62 points (72/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.