Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 10/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.