Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads — 51/100 vs 10/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 29/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE scores 41 points higher (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2019654 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (56/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 41 points (51/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on camera score (56/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on performance (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for everyday use.