Honor Play 30M 5G vs OPPO Reno 16C
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16C leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16C has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Reno 16C has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
OPPO Reno 16C
- Lighter: 194g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 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 OPPO Reno 16C, the OPPO Reno 16C scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16C leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16C leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16C and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16C significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16C significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | OPPO Reno 16C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16C and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16C significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16C significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The OPPO Reno 16C significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OPPO Reno 16C — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The OPPO Reno 16C leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.