Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 45/100 vs 10/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 35 points higher (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 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 S23 FE (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (20/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (63/100 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 S23 FE (57/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 35 points (45/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.