The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 30, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 390 ppi
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 30 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Meizu 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, DIP, SPP
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.58 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 746,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76, 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core: 1× Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Silver, Green, Black, Ice, Purple | Green, Grey, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 160.3 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.6 % | 86.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Metal |
Battery
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 390 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, DIP, SPP Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 30 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BMH-AN10, BMH-AN20 | — |
