Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi K100
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 35/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 477,542); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi K100
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 234g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 38 points higher (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (55/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (55/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K100?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.