Honor Play 30M 5G vs Realme U1
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads — 10/100 vs 8/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Realme U1
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 194g
- Better camera (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Realme U1, the Honor Play 30M 5G scores 2 points higher (10/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme U1 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme U1 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100).
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 U1?
The Honor Play 30M 5G edges out the Realme U1 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Realme U1?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme U1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Realme U1?
The Realme U1 leads on camera score (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Realme U1?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.