Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Tecno Spark 9
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. Both devices score the same overall rating of 27/100. Key differences: the Infinix Hot 30 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Infinix Hot 30 Play has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Tecno Spark 9
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play 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 63/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Tecno Spark 9 received the same MobileRank rating — 27/100. 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 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Tecno Spark 9 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 and the Infinix Hot 30 Play are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play | 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 | — | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | 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
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play 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 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Tecno Spark 9 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 and the Infinix Hot 30 Play are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Tecno Spark 9?
Both devices scored 27/100. They are identical on performance — 14/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Infinix Hot 30 Play (50/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Tecno Spark 9?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Spark 9 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play 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 (50/100 vs 32/100).