Honor Play 30M 5G vs Poco C85x
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85x leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Poco C85x
- Lighter: 194g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco C85x, the Poco C85x scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85x leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco C85x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (57/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco C85x?
The Poco C85x is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Poco C85x?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco C85x — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco C85x?
The Poco C85x leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco C85x?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use.