Honor Play 30M 5G vs ZTE S30
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE S30 leads — 24/100 vs 10/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor Play 30M 5G
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 194g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the ZTE S30, the ZTE S30 scores 14 points higher (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (36/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 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 S30?
The ZTE S30 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the ZTE S30?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the ZTE S30?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.