Honor Play 9A vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 199,111); the Infinix Note 30 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 828
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 33 points higher (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 19/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads Honor Play 9A by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (55/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (68/100 vs 43/100).
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 9A or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 33 points (58/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A 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 Play 9A or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A 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 40/100).