Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo Y29 4G
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo Y29 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y29 4G leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y29 4G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y29 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo Y29 4G
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 45/100)
- 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 Y29 4G, the Vivo Y29 4G scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y29 4G leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y29 4G 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 Y29 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo Y29 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 165.7×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y29 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y29 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y29 4G
- 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 Y29 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
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 Y29 4G?
The Vivo Y29 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y29 4G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Vivo Y29 4G leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y29 4G is a better fit for everyday use.