Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 30M 5G vs Honor Play 80 Plus
Comparison between Honor Play 30M 5G and Honor Play 80 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Play 80 Plus is the stronger all-round pick for buyers focused on performance and battery: it pairs 12 GB of RAM with 7500 mAh. The Honor Play 30M 5G suits buyers who want expandable storage or a wired headphone jack.
The Honor Play 80 Plus pairs a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 with 12 GB of RAM, versus the Honor Play 30M 5G’s Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) and 6 GB. Maximum storage doubles from 128 GB to 256 GB. Battery capacity and charging rise from 5000 mAh and 10 W to 7500 mAh and 45 W, and the 80 Plus also supports reverse charging.
The Honor Play 30M 5G supports expandable storage and has a 3.5 mm audio jack; the Honor Play 80 Plus has NFC but no expandable storage. The 30M’s display is IPS LCD, while the 80 Plus uses TFT LCD. The 30M weighs 194 g versus 205 g, while the 80 Plus runs Android 16 instead of Android 11.
Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor Play 80 Plus is better for buyers seeking more performance, with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and 12 GB of RAM.
Honor Play 80 Plus
The Honor Play 30M 5G is the better buy for buyers who need expandable storage and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 80 Plus, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging.
| Category | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 30M 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 205 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor Play 80 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,210 |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,010 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.61″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,604 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2.5 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 16 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, Galileo, 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 | USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0, NFC |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE | aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Play 30M 5G | Play 80 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | LAB-AN00 |
