Infinix Hot 30i
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Infinix Smart 8
#2490Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 30i
Infinix Smart 8
Performance
70.270.1
Camera
29.919.1
Display
75.375.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
57.850.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.748.5
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 30i and Infinix Smart 8 both feature a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the Hot 30i is slightly heavier at 191g compared to the Smart 8's 184g.
- Both devices have a 6.56" and 6.6" IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, providing comparable visual experiences.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Unisoc T606 chipset and have similar RAM options, although the Smart 8 offers a lower RAM variant.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both sporting a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000mAh, but the Hot 30i supports faster 18W charging compared to the Smart 8's 10W.
- In terms of software, the Hot 30i runs on Android 12 with XOS 10.6, while the Smart 8 features the newer Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 30i
Infinix Smart 8
General
Release Date
2023, March 31
2023, November 09
Announced
2023, March 31
2023, November 09
Description
Also known as Infinix Hot 30i NFC with NFC
Not to be confused with Infinix Smart 8 for India
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wiredReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Mirror Black, Glacier Blue, Diamond White, Marigold
Timber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass