Honor Play 30M 5G vs Infinix Smart 9 HD
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Infinix Smart 9 HD (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 9 HD leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference).
Honor Play 30M 5G
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Overall rating 10/100
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Infinix Smart 9 HD, the Infinix Smart 9 HD scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Infinix Smart 9 HD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 889 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
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 Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Infinix Smart 9 HD edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Infinix Smart 9 HD — 17/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Smart 9 HD is a better fit for everyday use.