Infinix Hot 9 Play vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 27/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 486
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 31 points higher (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 31 points (58/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.