Infinix Hot 40 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40 leads — 25/100 vs 23/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Infinix Hot 40
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Infinix Hot 40 scores 2 points higher (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Infinix Hot 40 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Infinix Hot 40 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Infinix Hot 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.