Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 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 | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 M17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.