Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; launch prices were $485 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 257,901); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy A30
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $485
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Honor GT Pro scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1171.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $265. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $265 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (81/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (70/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.