Honor Play 30M 5G vs Realme Narzo 90X
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Realme Narzo 90X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 90X leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90X 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 Narzo 90X
- 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 (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Realme Narzo 90X, the Realme Narzo 90X scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90X leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 90X significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X 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 Narzo 90X (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Realme Narzo 90X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 212 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Narzo 90X
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Narzo 90X
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 90X
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 90X significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90X 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 Narzo 90X (57/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Realme Narzo 90X significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme Narzo 90X — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Realme Narzo 90X leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo 90X is a better fit for everyday use.