Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Poco F8 Pro
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 27/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,028,544 vs 155,362); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Poco F8 Pro
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3028544 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 52 points higher (79/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3028544 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (83/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 52 points (79/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.