Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A57
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A57 leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A57 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A57 is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 194g
- Higher performance (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A57, the Samsung Galaxy A57 scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 leads (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy A57 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 1680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1357223 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (16/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A57 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 leads on performance (16/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.