Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi K40
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi K40
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4520 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi K40, the Redmi K40 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $309 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K40?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K40 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K40?
The Redmi K40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi K40?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.