Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Comparison between Infinix Hot 30 Play and Infinix Smart 8 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix.
The verdict
Your pick: Infinix Hot 30 Play, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Hot 30 Play, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 135,000
- against 127,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 911
- against 842
Infinix Smart 8 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 229
- against 205
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 135,000 Best value | 127,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 205 | 229 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 911 Best value | 842 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | White, Gold, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 170.6 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 84.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.82″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 263 ppi | 267 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 90Hz | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, FM Radio, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE, DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Hot 30 Play | Smart 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X6835B, X6835 | X6526 |
