Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 7
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads — 39/100 vs 10/100 (a 29-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 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 31/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Nubia Red Magic 7 scores 29 points higher (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 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 7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1384444 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $600 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 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 7 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (57/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 29 points (39/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.