Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 220g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Lighter: 194g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 630 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (57/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.