Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 215,798).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Infinix Hot 30 Play are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | XOS 12.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Infinix Hot 30 Play by 95.6% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (87/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Infinix Hot 30 Play are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.