Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi 13x
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi 13x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 13x leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 13x has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi 13x has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi 13x
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi 13x, the Redmi 13x scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13x leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 13x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13x is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi 13x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 13x
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 13x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 13x
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 13x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13x is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
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 Redmi 13x?
The Redmi 13x is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi 13x?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi 13x — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi 13x?
The Redmi 13x leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi 13x?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 13x is a better fit for everyday use.