Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite leads — 23/100 vs 10/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite scores 13 points higher (23/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 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 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a bit better (68/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.