Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi Note 12S
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12S leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi Note 12S
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 194g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Redmi Note 12S scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12S and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.