Infinix Hot 40i vs Redmi A5

The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.

The Redmi A5 edges out the Infinix Hot 40i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Hot 40i

Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 46

Redmi A5

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 20
Battery 48
Portability 60
Value for money 64

What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?

  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)

What makes Redmi A5 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1335
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100

  • Higher performance (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 46/100, Redmi A5 — 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 A5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 40i Redmi A5
Processor Unisoc T606 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 333647 —
Geekbench Single 378 600
Geekbench Multi 1335 1800
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 1640x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 32 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, XOS 13 Android 15 (Go Edition)
Brightness (peak) 480 nits —
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 193 g
Launch price $100 $90

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 40i

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Redmi A5

  • Main: 32MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 40i

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Redmi A5

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 40i

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi A5

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 40i

$100

Redmi A5

$90

Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A5 was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi A5?

The Redmi A5 edges out the Infinix Hot 40i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Redmi A5?

The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi A5?

The Redmi A5 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi A5?

The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Redmi A5?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 44/100).