{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-30i-vs-infinix-smart-8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T09:57:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 30i vs Infinix Smart 8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 30i and the Infinix Smart 8 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Hot 30i leads on performance.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 30i",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-30i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-30i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-12-2026-10_24_38-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-12T05:39:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 99.8,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.0 × 75.8 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (market dependent)",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (Wide, AF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Smart 8 Pro",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-8-pro",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-13-2026-11_05_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-13T06:12:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 29, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 XOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9 (Wide), AF 0.08 MP Auxiliary Lens Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 56,
                    "infinix-smart-8-pro": 54
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30i"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 74,
                    "infinix-smart-8-pro": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 62.8,
                    "infinix-smart-8-pro": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 87,
                    "infinix-smart-8-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 37.5,
                    "infinix-smart-8-pro": 37.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 99.8,
                    "infinix-smart-8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 30i charges 8W faster.",
        "Infinix Smart 8 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30i and Infinix Smart 8 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Hot 30i and Infinix Smart 8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30i is listed at PKR 27,999 and Infinix Smart 8 Pro at PKR 27,999. That makes Infinix Smart 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 30i uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Smart 8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30i leads on battery. Infinix Hot 30i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 8 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 30i runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) while Infinix Smart 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}