Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Infinix Zero 40
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Infinix Zero 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 40 leads — 66/100 vs 27/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Infinix Zero 40 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Infinix Zero 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 486
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Infinix Zero 40, the Infinix Zero 40 scores 39 points higher (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 40 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 40 (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (63/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Infinix Zero 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Zero 40
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Zero 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Infinix Zero 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 40 (79/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 39 points (66/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Infinix Zero 40 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Infinix Zero 40 is a better fit for active users.