Honor Play 3e vs Nokia X30
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 19/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 177,554); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Nokia X30
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 185g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 26 points higher (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2101 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Honor Play 3e by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (69/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 26 points (45/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Nokia X30?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 10/100).