Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 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 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (94/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.