Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor Play 40S
Comparison between Honor Play 30M 5G and Honor Play 40S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 30M 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor Play 40S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 194 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 | 380,000 |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2.5 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM 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 n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 40S |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
