Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo X Fold5
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold5 leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 217g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo X Fold5
- Lighter: 194g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Vivo X Fold5 scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (57/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (70/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (57/100 vs 28/100).
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 X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo X Fold5 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.