Honor Play 30M 5G vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Tecno Pova Curve is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Tecno Pova Curve
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 194g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $219 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.