Honor Play 30M 5G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 35/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 477,542); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 30M 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 36 points (71/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.