Infinix Hot 9 Play vs ZTE Axon 40
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
ZTE Axon 40
- 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: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 31 points higher (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (73/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.