Honor Play 30M 5G vs Vivo Y500i
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Vivo Y500i
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 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 Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (57/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.