Infinix Hot 9 Play vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-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 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 486
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (71/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (79/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.