Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M15
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M15 leads — 24/100 vs 10/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 217g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Lighter: 194g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M15, the Samsung Galaxy M15 scores 14 points higher (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (57/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy M15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, One UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (57/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy M15 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M15 is a better fit for everyday use.