Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 215,798); the Infinix Hot 30 Play is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | XOS 12.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Hot 30 Play by 96.1% 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.