Honor Play 30M 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 35/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 477,542); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1816
- Lighter: 172g vs 194g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 32 points higher (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 32 points (67/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.