Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 40i
Nokia G21
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.161.5
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 40i features a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 480 nits, compared to the Nokia G21's 6.5-inch display at 400 nits, both supporting a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices utilize the same Unisoc T606 chipset, but the Hot 40i offers more RAM options, reaching up to 8GB, while the G21 maxes out at 6GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Hot 40i has a 50 MP rear camera and a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera, while the G21 also has a 50 MP rear camera but only an 8 MP front camera.
- The Hot 40i has a 5000 mAh battery, slightly less than the G21's 5050 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The Hot 40i runs Android 13 with XOS 13, while the G21 launched with Android 11 but is upgradable to Android 13.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Hot 40i is marginally lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
Nokia G21
General
Release Date
2023, December 05
2022, February 14
Announced
2023, December 05
2022, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), AF0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5050 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Charging Details
18W wiredReverse wired
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green
Nordic Blue, Dusk
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
5.0, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
Android 13, XOS 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

