Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | $370 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (83/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.