Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 35/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 35 points higher (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 84.9% 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Honor Play 30M 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 35 points (70/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.