Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 10/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 12
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 194g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 35 points higher (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $750 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (52/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 35 points (45/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.