Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 57/100 vs 10/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 194g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 47 points higher (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 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 | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (75/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 47 points (57/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.