Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 7S
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads — 41/100 vs 10/100 (a 31-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 7S 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 7S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 31/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (22/100 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)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S, the Nubia Red Magic 7S scores 31 points higher (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 7S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | |
| 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 | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 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 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (57/100 vs 31/100).
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 7S?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 31 points (41/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for everyday use.