Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 10/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 229g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 229g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 13/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 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 9 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 45 points higher (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (57/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2500131 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 229 g | |
| Price | — | $649 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (57/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 45 points (55/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.