Honor Play 50 Plus vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 530,583); the Infinix Note 30 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 2032
- Faster charging: 68W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (79/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (79/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP is noticeably better than the Honor Play 50 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 53/100).