Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 10/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70 Ultra has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Lighter: 194g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 60 points higher (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (57/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Z70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2668x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $729 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (57/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 60 points (70/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for active users.