Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 194g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.