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 — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; 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).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 10/100
- Lighter: 172g vs 194g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
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 10/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
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 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.