Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Infinix Hot 30i 8GB if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Infinix Hot 30i 8GB if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
51.4
90.4 ★
Camera
50.0
86.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
50.3
92.3 ★
Overall
58.6
82.6 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
82.6/100
Best Value
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.56"
6.10"
Display Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
720x1612
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/3.07", AF Auxiliary lens
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.94"
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
18W wired
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
191g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Mirror Black, Glacier Blue, Diamond White, Marigold
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Infinix Hot 30i 8GB puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Infinix Hot 30i 8GB offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
Pros
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Slow 18W charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Infinix Hot 30i 8GB or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 82.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Infinix Hot 30i 8GB or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 50.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB offers better value at PKR 29,999 with a value score of 3.8.
What is the price difference between Infinix Hot 30i 8GB and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB costs PKR 29,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 370,000.
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