Honor Play 30M 5G vs Poco X3
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X3 leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Poco X3
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco X3, the Poco X3 scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 526647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 753 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1808 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (57/100 vs 18/100).
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 X3?
The Poco X3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Poco X3?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco X3 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco X3?
The Poco X3 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco X3?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.