Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (65/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 9 Play — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.