Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leads — 27/100 vs 10/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4250 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 18/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE scores 17 points higher (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (36/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 158 g | |
| Price | — | $370 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (36/100 vs 18/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.