Honor Play 30M 5G vs Tecno Pova Slim
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Slim leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Slim has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Tecno Pova Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Tecno Pova Slim
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 156g vs 194g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Tecno Pova Slim scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Slim leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Slim leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Slim notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Tecno Pova Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 156 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Slim notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 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 Pova Slim?
The Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Tecno Pova Slim leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Slim is a better fit for everyday use.