Infinix Hot 40i vs Realme C73
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 333,647); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Realme C73
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 46/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 Realme C73 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Infinix Hot 40i by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Infinix Hot 40i was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (43/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 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 Realme C73?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C73 (60/100 vs 43/100).