Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 194g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.