Honor Play 30M 5G vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 35/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 477,542); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 44 points higher (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 44 points (79/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.