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 — 62/100 vs 10/100 (a 52-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 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 X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (62/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max 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 X8 Pro Max (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max 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 X8 Pro Max (57/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).
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 52 points (62/100 vs 10/100).
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 10/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
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 (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.