Infinix Hot 40i vs Lava Blaze Dragon
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $100 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 333,647); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Infinix Hot 40i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Lava Blaze Dragon
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $109
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Lava Blaze Dragon, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 46/100, Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (62/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Lava Blaze Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 900x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $109 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Lava Blaze Dragon, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Infinix Hot 40i by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Infinix Hot 40i was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (62/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 40i — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Lava Blaze Dragon — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Blaze Dragon?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Lava Blaze Dragon?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Infinix Hot 40i (62/100 vs 41/100).