Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Infinix Smart 5
Comparison between Infinix Hot 9 Play and Infinix Smart 5: 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 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Hot 9 Play, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 185
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,145
- against 521
Infinix Smart 5, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A25 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 93,758 | 103,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 332 Best value | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,145 Best value | 521 |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Cyan, Purple, Blue | Blue, Green, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 171.8 mm | 171.8 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 207 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.4 % | 82.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 440 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.82″ | 6.82″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px | 1,640 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 263 ppi | 263 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, LED Notifications, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.25 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Hot 9 Play | Smart 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X680, X680B, X680C | X688C |
