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 — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 477,542); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
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 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
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 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.