Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 27/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 215,798); the Infinix Hot 30 Play is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 60 points higher (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (83/100 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 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | XOS 12.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (83/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.