Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Infinix Note 30 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus commands a $550 premium over the Infinix Note 30 Pro, and that price difference reflects fundamentally different products. The iPhone 8 Plus delivers superior processing power through its A11 Bionic chipset, which still outperforms the Helio G99 in everyday tasks and gaming. Its camera system, while featuring fewer megapixels at 12MP, produces sharper, more color-accurate photos with superior optical zoom capabilities and video stabilization. However, the Infinix Note 30 Pro offers remarkable value with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display running at 120Hz versus the iPhone's 5.5-inch 60Hz LCD. The 5000mAh battery with 68W charging dramatically outlasts the iPhone's 2691mAh capacity, delivering roughly 2 full days of use compared to 1 day. The Infinix also includes a charger in the box, while Apple charges extra for its 18W adapter. Camera megapixels favor the Infinix at 108MP, though real-world output depends heavily on software processing. For users prioritizing performance, app ecosystem consistency, and camera quality, the iPhone 8 Plus justifies its cost. For those seeking practical everyday performance, longer battery life, and superior display technology at a fraction of the price, the Infinix Note 30 Pro represents exceptional value. These serve different buyer profiles rather than direct competitors.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
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
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
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 8 Plus | Infinix Note 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (XOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame and back, glass front |
| IP rating | IP67 | None |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 165.5 x 76.4 x 7.87 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 2K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 68W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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