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Honor Play 30

4.6 NeoScore #3619 of 6247

Launched May 2022

Overview

NeoScore

4.6

#3619 of 6247

Design & display
5.2
Performance & hardware
3.7
Camera
3.5
Connectivity
5.9
Battery & charging
5.1

Strengths

  • The 6.5-inch display gives room for viewing content and reading.
  • It supports 5G networks.

Weak points

  • Its 270 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • The 13 MP rear camera has lower resolution than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 10 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design
194 g75.1 mm163.7 mm8.7 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5GOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
381,000Better than 79% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

Honor Play 30 technical sheet

The Honor Play 30 suits buyers looking for a 5G phone with a large display; its main trade-offs are low pixel density, modest rear-camera resolution, and 10 W charging. The 6.5-inch, 90 Hz display provides room and a higher refresh rate, but its 270 ppi is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. That matters to anyone who prioritizes fine detail on screen.

The Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G is paired in this version with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage. Overall performance is typical of phones launched around the same time. The 13 MP rear camera records video at 1080p; its resolution and the camera overall are worse than those of most phones of its time. Optical image stabilization is absent. The 5 MP front camera also records at 1080p.

The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh, while 10 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time. Google Services are not included, a limitation for anyone whose apps rely on them. The phone supports two Nano-SIM cards, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, and USB Type-C. The Honor Play 30 has a NeoScore of 4.6 and is typical overall among phones launched around the same time. It makes more sense for buyers who prioritize 5G, a large display, and expandable storage than for those seeking sharper screen detail, a more capable camera, or faster charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.57 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / China

Design & display

5.2

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
4.1
Display Features Aluminosilicate Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
0.0
Weight 194 g
6.6
Usable Surface 83 %
7.4
Body Thickness 8.7 mm
6.6

Performance & hardware

3.7

AnTuTu Score 381,000
2.2
RAM Capacity 8 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 8 nm
5.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.5

Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
0.0

Connectivity

5.9

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
1.5
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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.1

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
5.15
Performance & hardware
3.65
Camera
3.51
Connectivity
5.93
Battery & charging
5.11
NeoScore rank
#3619 / 6247

Honor

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G
Processor Process Size
8 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 619
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
381,000
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 and 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Silver
Body Thickness
8.7 mm
Body Width
75.1 mm
Body Height
163.7 mm
Weight
194 g
Usable Surface
83 %
Body Materials
Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
270 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
Aluminosilicate Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, 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, DLNA
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, EDR
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
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 Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
2,500 Mbps
Max. upload speed
660 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR

Technical

Model numbers
VNE-AN00

Play 30

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

13 MP rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

5 MP front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
China
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
China

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