Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Play 30M 5G: The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity): The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Play 30M 5G Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 1453683
Geekbench Single 1967
Geekbench Multi 5401
Display 6.5" TFT LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 201 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
  • 6.5" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.