Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
Performance
72.278.9
Camera
29.928.4
Display
75.376.5
Battery
37.733.7
Build
65.888.6
Connectivity
49.865.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.054.1
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 20 Play features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the Xiaomi Poco M5 has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Poco M5 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Helio G99 chipset compared to the Helio G37 in the Hot 20 Play, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Poco M5 is significantly better, offering a 50 MP main sensor versus the 13 MP on the Hot 20 Play, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity favors the Infinix with 6000 mAh compared to 5000 mAh in the Poco M5, although both support 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android 12, but the Hot 20 Play uses XOS 10.6 while the Poco M5 operates on MIUI 13, which may influence user experience and software features.
- Build quality is comparable, with both using plastic frames and backs, but the Poco M5 benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 on the front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
General
Release Date
2022, October 13
2022, September 05
Announced
2022, October 13
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AFQVGA
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired5W reverse wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171 x 78 x 8.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209.6 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Racing Black, Luna Blue, Aurora Green, Fantasy Purple
Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

