Apple iPhone 17 vs Infinix Note 30 Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 and Infinix Note 30 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Infinix Note 30 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $249 versus $799, a difference of about $550. The Apple iPhone 17 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 stands out for a19 chip with improved efficiency, while Infinix Note 30 Pro is praised for wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 if…
- →A19 chip with improved efficiency
- →Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- →48MP main camera with improved processing
Buy the Infinix Note 30 Pro if…
- →Wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment
- →68W wired charging fills the battery rapidly
- →120Hz AMOLED display is vivid and smooth
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
Pros
- A19 chip with improved efficiency
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- 48MP main camera with improved processing
- ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Still only 27W wired charging
- No telephoto lens
- 8GB RAM vs 12GB on Pro models
Infinix Note 30 Pro
Pros
- Wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment
- 68W wired charging fills the battery rapidly
- 120Hz AMOLED display is vivid and smooth
- 108 MP main camera captures detailed photos
- JBL-tuned dual speakers for enhanced audio
Cons
- No 5G connectivity — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 is a basic mid-range processor
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are filler
- XOS software has bloatware and ads
- No water resistance rating
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Infinix Note 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13 (XOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic frame and back, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 147 x 71 x 7.8 mm | 165.5 x 76.4 x 7.87 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 2K@30fps |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 68W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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