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 — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 194g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 83.1% 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 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (52/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 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 39 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.