Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.