After Redmi and Realme, even Huawei came up with a flagship killer that distinguishes from other flagship smartphones for its incredibly affordable price. We are talking about the Honor Play4 Pro, especially targeted to gamers and power users who want to save money while still getting flagship-class hardware. We think there is no better way to establish the value for money of this device than comparing it with the most affordable flagship killers of this year. If you need the most advanced hardware department out there but you want to save money as much as possible, besides the Honor Play4 Pro, you can choose Redmi K30 Pro or Realme X50 Pro Player Edition. Here is a specs comparison between these three amazing flagship killers.
Huawei Honor Play4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro Player
| Huawei Honor Play4 Pro | Realme X50 Pro Player | Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 213 g | 159 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm, 209 g | 163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm, 218 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, EMUI | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 40 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.5 and f/2.4 front camera |
Quad 64 + 5 + 13 + 2 MP 20 MP front camera |
| BATTERY | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W | 4200 mAh, fast charging 65W | 4700 mAh, fast charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
Do you mind about having a dual punch-hole in your display in order to get the most narrow bezels? If you do not, Realme X50 Pro Player will offer you amazing design with a glass back, an aluminum frame, and a compact camera module, for a very elegant look. If you want a full screen experience, Redmi K30 Pro has a holeless display since it comes with a motorized pop-up camera. But its glass back houses a more invasive camera module. Honor Play4 Pro has a gaming-centric design, not the best for those who want an elegant phone.
Display
Realme X50 Pro Player is equipped with the same display as the vanilla X50 Pro and it is the most amazing panel of this trio. Besides coming with the Super AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution, it has the HD10+ certification and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. Redmi K30 Pro takes the silver medal with a Super AMOLED and HDR10+ display, but unfortunately, it lacks the 90 Hz refresh rate. Honor Play4 Pro is equipped with an average IPS panel supporting a standard refresh rate and providing a 1080p resolution, just like the ones you can find on most of the midrange phones.
Hardware/Software
Redmi K30 Pro and Realme X50 Pro Player offer a higher level of performance because they are fueled by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which is more powerful than the Kirin 990 chipset found on the Honor Play4 Pro. Realme X50 Pro Player looks more convincing because it offers up to 12 GB of RAM (instead of just 8 GB like the Redmi K30 Pro), but Redmi K30 Pro still looks awesome with its UFS 3.1 internal storage (X50 Pro Player has a UFS 3.0 native storage). With all of these devices, you get Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
The most complete rear camera department belongs to the Redmi K30 Pro as it comes with a 64 MP quad camera including a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 5 MP telephoto macro sensor. But the Honor Play4 Pro has better zoom capabilities thanks to a telephoto lens with OIS and 8x optical zoom. When it comes to front cameras, Honor Play4 Pro is superior as it offers a dual selfie camera including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.
Battery
The biggest battery belongs to the Redmi K30 Pro which can provide a longer battery life on a single charge. But it has the slowest charging technology with just 30W. The fastest charging technology belongs to the Realme X50 Pro Player with a power of 65W bringing the battery from 0 to 100% in just 35 minutes. But Honor Play4 Pro is still pretty fast with its 40W charging tech, and it even supports reverse charging.
Price
Honor Play4 Pro carries a starting price of just €360/$408 in China, Realme X50 Pro Player starts from €334/$379, and Redmi K30 Pro is priced €375/$425. If you are seeking the best gaming experience, choose the Realme X50 Pro Player which offers a higher refresh rate and a best hardware department. Redmi K30 Pro gets close under these points of view, but it is inferior. However, it has better cameras and a bigger battery. Honor Play4 Pro has very interesting cameras, but not everyone may like its display and its chipset has an inferior performance level to the Snapdragon 865 found on Realme X50 Pro Player and Redmi K30 Pro.
Huawei Honor Play4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro Player: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
PROS
- Holeless display
- UFS 3.1 storage
- Bigger battery
- Pop-up front camera
CONS
- Standard refresh rate
Realme X50 Pro Player
PROS
- Better hardware
- Amazing display
- Fastest charging
- Dual front camera
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Honor Play4 Pro
PROS
- Dual front cameras
- Great telephoto sensor
- Reverse charging
- Very affordable
CONS
- Inferior display
