Honor Play 30M 5G vs Realme 15x
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15x leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 212g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Realme 15x
- Lighter: 194g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Realme 15x, the Realme 15x scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15x leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Realme 15x (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 212 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Realme 15x (57/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme 15x?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme 15x — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Realme 15x?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 15x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.