Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $185 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.