Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 30/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 24 points higher (54/100 vs 30/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 55W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10, XOS 6.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.8×8.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (79/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.