Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. Both devices score the same overall rating of 10/100. Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 157g vs 194g
- Better camera (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
The Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 received the same MobileRank rating — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 leads (84/100 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 A5 2017 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 95000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 760 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 157 g | |
| Price | — | $380 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 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 A5 2017 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Both devices scored 10/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 leads on camera score (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.