Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo X21i
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads — 10/100 vs 8/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo X21i
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 159g vs 194g
- Better camera (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo X21i, the Honor Play 30M 5G scores 2 points higher (10/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 159 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 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 X21i?
The Honor Play 30M 5G edges out the Vivo X21i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo X21i — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo X21i leads on camera score (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo X21i?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.