Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 9 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 9 Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.