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Infinix Hot 8

Infinix Hot 8

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Xiaomi Redmi A1+

Xiaomi Redmi A1+

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Category Breakdown

Infinix Hot 8
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
Performance
62.160.2
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
77.214.5
Connectivity
52.249.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.838.9

Summary

  • The Infinix Hot 8 features a glass front and back, providing a premium feel, while the Xiaomi Redmi A1+ has a slightly heavier build with a plastic design.
  • Both devices have a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Redmi A1+ offers higher brightness at 400 nits.
  • Performance-wise, both are powered by the Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, but the Hot 8 has an octa-core CPU option, whereas the Redmi A1+ is limited to a quad-core configuration.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, the Hot 8 has a superior rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor compared to the 8 MP on the Redmi A1+, although both can record video at 1080p.
  • Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi A1+ supports 10W charging, while the Hot 8 does not support fast charging.
  • The Hot 8 runs on Android 10, while the Redmi A1+ operates on Android 12 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Infinix Hot 8
Xiaomi Redmi A1+

General

Release Date

2019
2022, September 23

Announced

2019, September 04
2022, September 23

Description

N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus

Display

Size

6.52"
6.52"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2 GBMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - 64/4 GB
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)QVGA (Low light sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Main Camera Features

Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

N/A
10W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

165 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)

Weight

179 g
192 g

Materials

Glass front, glass back
N/A

Colors

Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, Midnight Black
Light Green, Light Blue, Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.00 W/kg (head)     1.10 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

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 10
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer