Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 12T
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12T leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 12T
- Lighter: 194g vs 202g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Xiaomi 12T scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 202 g | |
| Price | — | $380 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (61/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Xiaomi 12T 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 12T?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Xiaomi 12T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Xiaomi 12T leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.