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 — 71/100 vs 10/100 (a 61-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 61 points higher (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $529 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (66/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 55/100).
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 61 points (71/100 vs 10/100).
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 10/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.