Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 194g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 163 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (96/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.