Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| 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 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $179 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 M14 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (57/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.