Honor Magic9 vs Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 215,798).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC, the Honor Magic9 scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, XOS 12.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC by 1887.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (99/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.