Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Nokia G42
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 27/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 155,362); the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Nokia G42
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 486
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 12 points higher (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (41/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (79/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 9 Play — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Nokia G42?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Nokia G42?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.