Infinix Smart 9 vs Infinix Zero 30

The Infinix Smart 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 32/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 30 is faster in AnTuTu (979,624 vs 358,383); the Infinix Zero 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 doesn't.

The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 9
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money
Infinix Zero 30
Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Infinix Smart 9 better?

  • Overall rating 32/100
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 979624 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 9 vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 29 points higher (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

Infinix Smart 9: The Infinix Smart 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Infinix Zero 30: The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 9 Infinix Zero 30
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
AnTuTu 358383 979624
Geekbench Single 432 1120
Geekbench Multi 1416 3665
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 68W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 Android 13, XOS 13
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 9
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Infinix Zero 30
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 50MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 9
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Infinix Zero 30
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 9
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Infinix Zero 30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 9 and Infinix Zero 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 9 MediaTek Helio G81
32/100
358383 AnTuTu
Infinix Zero 30 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
61/100 +63.4%
979624 AnTuTu

Infinix Zero 30 leads Infinix Smart 9 by 63.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (59/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (89/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (54/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 9 or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 9 and the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Smart 9 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 9 or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 9 or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 9 over the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Smart 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use.