Honor Play 30M 5G vs ZTE Blade X1001
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the ZTE Blade X1001 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade X1001 leads — 12/100 vs 10/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade X1001 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 5 MP.
Honor Play 30M 5G
ZTE Blade X1001
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 5MP
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the ZTE Blade X1001, the ZTE Blade X1001 scores 2 points higher (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1001 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | ZTE Blade X1001 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 10.1" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 238.4×148.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade X1001
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade X1001
- 10.1"
- Resolution: 800x1280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1001
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1001 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
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 X1001?
The ZTE Blade X1001 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 X1001?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade X1001 — 12/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the ZTE Blade X1001?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1001 is a better fit for everyday use.