Honor Magic9 vs Infinix HOT 30i
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix HOT 30i (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 333,647); the Infinix HOT 30i is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Infinix HOT 30i
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Infinix HOT 30i better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Infinix HOT 30i, the Honor Magic9 scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix HOT 30i is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Infinix HOT 30i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Infinix HOT 30i
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix HOT 30i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix HOT 30i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Infinix HOT 30i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Infinix HOT 30i by 1185.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix HOT 30i is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix HOT 30i?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Infinix HOT 30i by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Infinix HOT 30i?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Infinix HOT 30i — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Infinix HOT 30i?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Infinix HOT 30i?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.