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 — 54/100 vs 10/100 (a 44-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 194g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 194g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 44 points higher (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 44 points (54/100 vs 10/100).
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 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.