Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
51.4
88.7 ★
Camera
50.0
78.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
50.3
86.9 ★
Overall
58.6
83.0 ★
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 S26
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0/100
Best Value
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Infinix Hot 30i 8GB
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.56"
6.30"
Display Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
720x1612
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 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, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.94"
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
18W wired
Fast battery 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 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
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.0/100 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 S26
Pros
- Strong performance
- 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 S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner with a score of 83.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Infinix Hot 30i 8GB or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins in camera with 78.0/100 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 S26 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
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 S26?
Infinix Hot 30i 8GB costs PKR 29,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 290,000.
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