Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 12 Explorer has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 729766 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 210W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (57/100 vs 41/100).
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 Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.