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Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Infinix Hot 9 Play

What Pixel 5a 5G does better (19) and where Hot 9 Play wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 5a 5G
Google · 2021Pixel 5a 5G
6.3Score
19 advantages≈ $110
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Infinix Hot 9 Play
Infinix · 2020Hot 9 Play
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $110
6.0Display4.4
7.7Camera3.4
3.1Battery8.4
8.4Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 5a 5GHot 9 Play
73.2 × 156.28.878 × 171.88.9
Pixel 5a 5GHot 9 PlayDifference
Height156.2 mm171.8 mm−15.6 mm
Width73.2 mm78 mm−4.8 mm
Thickness8.8 mm8.9 mm−0.1 mm
Weight183 g209 g−26 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 5a 5G better than Hot 9 Play?

  1. RAM6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
  2. OLED panelYes · Hot 9 Play: No
  3. Storage (max)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  4. Optical stabilisationYes · Hot 9 Play: No
  5. 5GYes · Hot 9 Play: No
  6. NFCYes · Hot 9 Play: No
  7. Stereo speakersYes · Hot 9 Play: No
  8. Pixel density415 ppi vs 263 ppi+58%
  9. Storage (base)128 GB vs 32 GB4×
  10. CPU cores8 vs 42×
  11. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  12. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Hot 9 Play: No

Why is Hot 9 Play better than Pixel 5a 5G?

  1. Battery capacity4,680 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+28%
  2. Main camera12 MP vs 13 MP+7%
  3. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 5a 5G: Yes
  4. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.8″+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight183 g209 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.9 mm
Height156.2 mm171.8 mm
Width73.2 mm78 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackAluminiumPlastic
Ingress protectionIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursMostly BlackMidnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet, Ocean Wave
Display
Screen size6.3″6.8″
PanelOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px1,640 px
Pixel density415 ppi263 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits—
Measured brightness861 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio84.9%82.4%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5GMediatek MT6761 Helio A22 - 32/2GB
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process7 nm12 nm
CPU cores84
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 620PowerVR GE8300 PowerVR GE8320
AnTuTu score291,303—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,337—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme446—
Memory
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Storage (base)128 GB32 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera12 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7—
Main sensor size1/2.55"1/3.1"
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,680 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging18 W—
Charged in 30 min42%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1microUSB 2.0
USB version3.1—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS—
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GB Android 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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