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.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.