Honor Play 30M 5G vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 66/100 vs 10/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 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 209g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 56 points higher (66/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (57/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 56 points (66/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme GT 8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.