Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Nokia 8
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 155,362); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Nokia 8
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 486
- Lighter: 160g vs 209g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (84/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 9 Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (33/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (52/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (84/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Infinix Hot 9 Play by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Nokia 8?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Nokia 8?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.