Honor Play 30M 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads — 10/100 vs 8/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3800 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 6/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (11/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Honor Play 30M 5G scores 2 points higher (10/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (36/100 vs 6/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (36/100 vs 6/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (57/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G leads on camera score (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is a better fit for everyday use.