Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 10/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 194g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 77 points higher (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $950 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 77 points (87/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.