Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Poco X8 Pro
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 27/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 155,362); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Poco X8 Pro
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 486
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 37 points higher (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (37/100 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 X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1980009 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (83/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (37/100 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 X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 37 points (64/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.