Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Nokia XR21
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 27/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 155,362); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 9 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 231g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 486
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 19 points higher (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (67/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (44/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 9 Play — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Nokia XR21?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Nokia XR21?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.