Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 228g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (57/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1825719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $649 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (57/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.