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Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 2 MP

Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 65%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £140
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.5

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

5.7

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Brand name
Infinix
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6080
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor model which is slower than processors in 64.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 89.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.75 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
44.2 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 44.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 60.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.92 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
396 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 396 ppi which is higher than that of 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.1% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
45 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 45 W which is faster than in 57.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 6.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
168.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 168.5 mm which is taller than 84.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.5 mm which is wider than 63% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
205 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 205 g which is heavier than 65.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
102,144 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 102,144 cm³ which is larger than 72.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
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Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 3 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (4 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    4 vs 1
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 3 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (4 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    4 vs 1
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.75 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.75 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (396 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    396 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 36.4% faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (45 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    45 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 59.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,252 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,252 vs 3,115
  • 75.2% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (151 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    151 vs 608
  • 70% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (368 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    368 vs 1,226
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 21.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (737 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    737 vs 942
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 18.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2057 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,057 vs 2,533
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.92 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 286.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (607 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    607 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 420 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (580 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    580 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (607 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    607 nits vs 660 nits
  • 7.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (728 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    728 min vs 786 min
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 4.9 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (168.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    168.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 4.5% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (205 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    205 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.5 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Berojgar Tech
≈ estimated
23/11/2023
Long-term review · six months of daily use
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is still worth buying after six months, though it slows down a little over time.
9.0
Kelechi Oka
≈ estimated
24/08/2023
Long-term review · one month of daily use
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G is highly recommended, though heavy music playback carries a risk of battery drain.
9.0
Zikopee
≈ estimated
02/08/2023
Unboxing and review · gaming, charging and accessories
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G is worth buying, mainly for its processor and gaming performance, despite no wireless charging.
8.0
Megalite Communications Services Yenegoa
≈ estimated
29/07/2023
Unboxing and review · camera, battery and performance use
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G offers value for money, though it lacks wireless charging and has little design novelty.
9.0
Sistech Banna
≈ estimated
10/07/2023
Long-term test · 25 days of daily use
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is a strong budget 5G phone with a few shortcomings that future updates could fix.
9.5
Tech Makhnified
≈ estimated
22/06/2023
Long-term review · several weeks of use
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G is a strong pick for its segment, with fast performance, bypass charging and good battery durability.
9.0
Tech Singh
≈ estimated
22/06/2023
Hands-on review · speed, gaming and camera tests
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G covers what a phone in this segment needs, and the higher-memory version is the one to pick.
9.0
GIZGUIDEPH
≈ estimated
20/06/2023
Full review · several weeks of daily use and gaming
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is strongly recommended for a limited budget, despite average camera results.
9.0
Techniqued
≈ estimated
17/06/2023
Camera review · sample photos and video tests
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G has a good camera package for its price segment, especially if the main camera matters most.
8.0
Gadgets 360
≈ estimated
20/06/2023
Hands-on review · performance, battery, camera and software
Verdict
Infinix Note 30 5G is good value and easy to recommend, but its cluttered software and weak outdoor screen are real drawbacks.
9.0
Unbox PH
≈ estimated
08/06/2023
Gaming test · benchmarks and performance checks
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G delivers very impressive gaming performance with smooth frame rates, though the back gets a little warm.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

livemint.com
02/08/2023
Hands-on review · Budget 5G phone
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is a good all-round phone with a big screen and battery, but Infinix's XOS 13 software is messy and hard to learn.
yugatech.com
13/06/2023
Daily use · Budget 5G phone
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is a budget phone with a large 120Hz screen and long battery life, but its camera struggles in dim indoor light.
jamonline.ph
22/12/2023
Full review · Budget gaming phone
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G offers exceptional value, with loud JBL speakers and strong battery life, but it gets warm during long gaming sessions.
gadgetpilipinas.net
09/08/2023
Full review · Value phone
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is a good-value phone with long battery life and quick charging, but shaky video and colors pushed too far by its AI hold it back.
8list.ph
30/05/2023
Gaming test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G is a budget gaming phone that ran Mobile Legends and Call of Duty Mobile without lag, with a fast 45W charge.
B
businessday.ng
01/08/2023
Summary of the review
Review: Infinix Note 30 5G raises game on battery, fast charge
mymobileindia.com
14/06/2023
In-depth review · Budget 5G phone
Verdict
The Infinix Note 30 5G has a 120Hz screen, a premium-looking body and Bypass Charge, but its low-light camera and preloaded apps let it down.
D
de.root-nation.com
03/11/2024
Summary of the review
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What customers like about Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Affordable price and great value for money
  • Large 6.78-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, great for media consumption and general use
  • Long-lasting 5000mAh battery that often lasts a full day or more with moderate use
  • Fast 45W wired charging, capable of reaching about 60-75% in 30 minutes
  • Good performance for daily tasks and casual gaming thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset
  • High-resolution 108MP main camera captures detailed and sharp photos in good daylight conditions
  • Dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL provide loud and clear audio quality
  • Retains practical features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD card storage
  • Supports 5G connectivity and offers dual 5G SIM capability
  • Durable build quality for the price bracket, with an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance
  • Bypass charging feature helps keep the phone cooler during use or gaming while plugged in

What customers don't like about Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Software experience (XOS 13) is heavily customized and comes with significant bloatware/pre-installed apps, many of which cannot be uninstalled normally
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light and indoor conditions, producing soft or noisy images
  • Uses an IPS LCD panel instead of AMOLED, resulting in less vibrant colors and weaker blacks/ contrast
  • Can be slow or experience thermal throttling during long, graphics-intensive gaming sessions
  • Large and somewhat heavy form factor makes one-handed use challenging for some users
  • Inconsistent software updates and potential regional variations in hardware specifications (SKU fragmentation)
  • Some users report touch issues or a less responsive screen during intense use
  • Sound quality via Bluetooth headsets (TWS) can be poor for some users

Verdict

The Infinix Note 30 5G (8GB + 256GB) is a budget-friendly smartphone offering solid connectivity and features for its price segment. Key specifications include a 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G processor, 8GB of RAM (expandable to 16GB virtually), and 256GB of expandable storage. A major highlight is its 108MP main rear camera system and a large 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, dual speakers tuned by JBL, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IP53 rating for splash resistance. The main cons are an overwhelming user interface with pre-installed bloatware (XOS 13 on Android 13) and a display that, while large and high-refresh-rate, has some ghosting and lacks high peak brightness for outdoor use.

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