Honor Play 30M 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 49/100 vs 10/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 39 points higher (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Price | — | $385 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (64/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (57/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 39 points (49/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.