Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo Y21
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21 leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo Y21
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo Y21 scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (57/100 vs 38/100).
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 Y21?
The Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo Y21 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo Y21?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.