Honor Play 30M 5G vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 194g
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
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 ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.