Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads — 28/100 vs 10/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 240g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4350 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 240g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (6/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro scores 18 points higher (28/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 961191 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 240 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (36/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (57/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads on performance (6/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.