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 — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 477,542); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 194g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 30M 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
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 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
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 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.