Infinix Hot 40i vs Redmi R70
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi R70 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi R70 is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 333,647); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't; the Infinix Hot 40i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Redmi R70
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi R70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Redmi R70, the Redmi R70 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi R70 leads (47/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 46/100, Redmi R70 — 60/100; 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 R70 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (51/100 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 R70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Redmi R70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi R70 leads Infinix Hot 40i by 47.8% 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 Redmi R70 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (47/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (51/100 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 R70?
The Redmi R70 is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 40i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Redmi R70?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi R70 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Redmi R70?
The Redmi R70 leads on performance (47/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Redmi R70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi R70 (47/100 vs 27/100).