Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.