Infinix Hot 40
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Realme C53
#2030Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 40
Realme C53
Performance
79.678.0
Camera
47.628.4
Display
77.679.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
57.853.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
61.652.4
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 40 features a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 500 nits, compared to the Realme C53's 6.74-inch display at 560 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 40 is powered by a Mediatek Helio G88 chipset, while the C53 uses a Unisoc Tiger T612, with the former generally offering better performance.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Hot 40 has a more advanced 32 MP selfie camera compared to the C53's 8 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 33W charging.
- The Hot 40 runs on Android 13 with XOS 13.5, while the C53 operates on Android 13 with Realme UI T, offering different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Hot 40 is slightly heavier at 196g, while the C53 is lighter at 182g, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 40
Realme C53
General
Release Date
2023, December 05
2023, May 31
Announced
2023, December 05
2023, May 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 20-75% in 35 minReverse wired
33W wired, 50% in 31 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
167.3 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.59 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
196 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green
Champion Gold, Mighty Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 13.5
Android 13, Realme UI T
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass