Honor 9S vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads — 58/100 vs 18/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 30 VIP has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 177,554); the Infinix Note 30 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 190g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 40 points higher (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2336 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads Honor 9S by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (55/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 40 points (58/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (68/100 vs 15/100).