Honor Play 30M 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 10/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 60 points higher (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 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 Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (41/100 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 Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 60 points (70/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.