Infinix Hot 20 Play vs Infinix Zero 30
The Infinix Hot 20 Play (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 20 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 30 is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 215,798); the Infinix Zero 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20 Play doesn't; the Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Infinix Zero 30
What makes Infinix Hot 20 Play better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 868
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20 Play vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (59/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (59/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Hot 20 Play are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20 Play | Infinix Zero 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 981459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 3665 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 68W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Zero 30
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Zero 30
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Zero 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20 Play and Infinix Zero 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero 30 leads Infinix Hot 20 Play by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (59/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (54/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Hot 20 Play are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Hot 20 Play has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20 Play over the Infinix Zero 30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Zero 30 (89/100 vs 43/100).