Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.