Honor Play 30M 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 194g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (90/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.