Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads — 45/100 vs 10/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro scores 35 points higher (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $840 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 35 points (45/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.