Honor Play 30M 5G vs Realme C73
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Realme C73
- Lighter: 194g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 C73 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme C73?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme C73 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Realme C73?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.