Infinix Hot 40i vs Redmi 15a
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15a leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi 15a is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 333,647); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Infinix Hot 40i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Redmi 15a
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Redmi 15a, the Redmi 15a scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 46/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; 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 Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15a leads Infinix Hot 40i by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Infinix Hot 40i was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (47/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a 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 Redmi 15a?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a leads on performance (47/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Redmi 15a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi 15a (47/100 vs 27/100).