Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Hot 40i vs Infinix Smart 9
Comparison between Infinix Hot 40i and Infinix Smart 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Hot 40i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Infinix Smart 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 262,000
- against 250,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 480 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 250,000 | 262,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 385 | 420 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,398 Best value | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold, Green | Black, Gold, Titanium, Green, Sand |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | Hot 40i | Smart 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X6528B | X6532 |
