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

