Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo iQOO 9 Global
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 9 Global has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4350 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Global, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo iQOO 9 Global | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (15/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (36/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
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 Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads on camera score (36/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for everyday use.