Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads — 30/100 vs 10/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Samsung Galaxy M17e scores 20 points higher (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 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 M17e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
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 M17e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 20 points (30/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.