Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 30 vs Nokia X20
Comparison between Honor Play 30 and Nokia X20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,470 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 381,000
- against 323,425
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Nokia X20, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- against 1,600 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 381,000 Best value | 323,425 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 and 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 460 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Kryo 460 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold, Silver | Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 168.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % Best value | 79.8 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX2 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,470 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.62 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.29 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | 660 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Play 30 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VNE-AN00 | TA-1341, TA-1344 |
