Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 177,554).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 197g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 723
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, XOS 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.8×8.7 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (54/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.