Honor Play 30M 5G vs Realme 12
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Realme 12
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme 12 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Realme 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.