Honor Play 30M 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 271g).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 271g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (10/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2208x1768 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 271 g | |
| Price | — | $1799 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (57/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 30M 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads on camera score (10/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for everyday use.