Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC vs Tecno Spark 9
The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 9 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
Tecno Spark 9
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC vs the Tecno Spark 9, the Tecno Spark 9 scores 2 points higher (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 14/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 9 and the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and the Tecno Spark 9 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC | Tecno Spark 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 12.6 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and Tecno Spark 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 14/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 9 and the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and the Tecno Spark 9 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Tecno Spark 9 edges out the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and the Tecno Spark 9?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Spark 9 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC over the Tecno Spark 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (50/100 vs 32/100).