Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Play 30M 5G: The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Play 30M 5G Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680
Geekbench Multi 8358
Display 6.5" TFT LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
  • 6.5" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.