Honor Play 30M 5G vs OnePlus 13
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 477,542); the OnePlus 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
OnePlus 13
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 213g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 30M 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the OnePlus 13?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.