Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 10/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 61 points higher (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 61 points (71/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.