Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 208g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 918508 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 208 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.