Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Infinix Smart 7
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) and the Infinix Smart 7 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 11/100. Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Infinix Smart 7 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Infinix Smart 7
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 38/100)
The Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Infinix Smart 7 received the same MobileRank rating — 11/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Smart 7 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Infinix Smart 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×75.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Smart 7
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Smart 7
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Smart 7 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (65/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Infinix Smart 7?
Both devices scored 11/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Infinix Smart 7.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Infinix Smart 7?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Infinix Smart 7 — 11/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Infinix Smart 7?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Smart 7 is a better fit for everyday use.