Honor Play 30M 5G vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. Both devices score the same overall rating of 10/100. Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Tecno Phantom 9
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 164g vs 194g
- Better camera (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 57/100)
The Honor Play 30M 5G and the Tecno Phantom 9 received the same MobileRank rating — 10/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 164 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 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 Tecno Phantom 9?
Both devices scored 10/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Tecno Phantom 9.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Tecno Phantom 9 leads on camera score (14/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.