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Infinix Hot 30i vs Infinix Smart 8 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Hot 30i leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Smart 8 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Hot 30i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Hot 30i charges 8W faster.
  • Infinix Smart 8 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Hot 30i if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Infinix Smart 8 Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 30i Infinix Smart 8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 27,999 Cheaper PKR 27,999
Design & build
Release date March 2023 January 29, 2024
Dimensions 164.0 × 75.8 × 8.4 mm 163.6 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 191 g Approximately 189 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53 (Dust protected and splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.56 inches 6.6 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection No official display protection Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T606 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz) Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12 with XOS 10.6 Android 13 XOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB 4GB/8GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (market dependent) 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide, AF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, f/1.9 (Wide), AF 0.08 MP Auxiliary Lens Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash 8 MP LED Flash
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging Better 10W Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 30i and Infinix Smart 8 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.