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Infinix Hot 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A12

What Hot 9 does better (2) and where Galaxy A12 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Infinix Hot 9
Infinix · 2020Hot 9
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung · 2020Galaxy A12
4.4Score
5 advantages≈ $85
3.7Display2.6
3.4Camera5.3
3.9Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Hot 9Galaxy A12
76.8 × 165.48.875.8 × 1648.9
Hot 9Galaxy A12Difference
Height165.4 mm164 mm+1.4 mm
Width76.8 mm75.8 mm+1 mm
Thickness8.8 mm8.9 mm−0.1 mm
Weight185 g205 g−20 g

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

Why is Hot 9 better than Galaxy A12?

  1. Weight185 g vs 205 g+11%
  2. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%

Why is Galaxy A12 better than Hot 9?

  1. Main camera13 MP vs 48 MP3.7×
  2. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  3. NFCNo · Hot 9: Yes
  4. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.35 GHz+31%
  5. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Hot 9: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Infinix Hot 9Infinix Hot 9≈ $954.4
Design
Weight185 g205 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.9 mm
Height165.4 mm164 mm
Width76.8 mm75.8 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursMidnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet, Ocean WaveBlack, White, Blue, Red
Display
Screen size6.6″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDPLS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density266 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—450 nits
Measured brightness—472 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.8%82.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762D Helio A25Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.35 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
AnTuTu score—107,189
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,034
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP48 MP
Main camera aperture—f/2
Main sensor size1/3.1"1/2"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging—15 W
Charged in 30 min—20%
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-30.4 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
SAR (head)—0.67 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceXOS 6.0One UI 4.1
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