Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads — 48/100 vs 10/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 236g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 236g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 5/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special scores 38 points higher (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (57/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | — | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 236 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (57/100 vs 5/100).
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 Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 38 points (48/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for everyday use.