Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Vivo X500
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Vivo X500
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 96.0% 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (94/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo X500?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Vivo X500?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.