Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 27/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 155,362); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2614916 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (84/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.