Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads — 51/100 vs 10/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 Civi has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 194g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Xiaomi 14 Civi scores 41 points higher (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 177 g | |
| Price | — | $520 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (59/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (74/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 41 points (51/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (59/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for everyday use.