Honor Play 30M 5G vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 10/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 73 points higher (83/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $729 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (57/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 73 points (83/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.