Honor Play 30M 5G vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A72 5G leads — 12/100 vs 10/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Blade A72 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the ZTE Blade A72 5G scores 2 points higher (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (57/100 vs 36/100).
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 Blade A72 5G?
The ZTE Blade A72 5G edges out the Honor Play 30M 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 ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.