Infinix Hot 9 Play vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 27/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 486
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 27 points higher (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (79/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (79/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 27 points (54/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.