Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 62/100 vs 10/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 212g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo iQOO 12
- Lighter: 194g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 52 points higher (62/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 212 g | |
| Price | — | $550 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (57/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 52 points (62/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.