Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S21 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S21 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo S21 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 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 S21 Pro, the Vivo S21 Pro scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 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 S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2351914 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (46/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (60/100 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 S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.