Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 27/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,798); the Infinix Hot 30 Play is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 58 points higher (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | XOS 12.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 30 Play by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 30 Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (79/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play by 58 points (85/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.