Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads — 18/100 vs 10/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Samsung Galaxy A12 scores 8 points higher (18/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (23/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.