Honor Play 30M 5G vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 10/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 71 points higher (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 71 points (81/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.