Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 5G scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $579 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 5G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (57/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.