Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs Vivo Y21a
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro leads — 30/100 vs 22/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
Vivo Y21a
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Better display (39/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs the Vivo Y21a, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro scores 8 points higher (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21a and the Infinix Hot 9 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Pro | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10, XOS 6.0 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Pro and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21a and the Infinix Hot 9 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro edges out the Vivo Y21a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro and the Vivo Y21a?
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Pro over the Vivo Y21a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).