Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 27/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 30 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 215,798); the Infinix Note 30 VIP is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 868
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 31 points higher (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | XOS 12.6 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads Infinix Hot 30 Play by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (55/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (46/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play by 31 points (58/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (55/100 vs 14/100).