Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Red Magic Nova
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 10/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 530g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Lighter: 194g vs 530g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 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 Nova, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 42 points higher (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Red Magic Nova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 10.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1800x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 530 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (57/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova 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 Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 42 points (52/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic Nova — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.