Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 477,542); the Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 90.9% 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.