Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 17/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (57/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 809091 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $230 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (57/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 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 17 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.