Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Samsung Galaxy A02
Performance
63.557.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
37.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
52.249.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.237.4
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 9 Play features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.5-inch PLS LCD on the Samsung Galaxy A02, both with similar resolutions but the Infinix has a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Infinix is equipped with a more powerful octa-core Helio A25 chipset, while the Galaxy A02 uses a quad-core Helio MT6739W, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Infinix.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy A02 includes an additional 2 MP macro lens, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- The Infinix boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy A02's 5000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Infinix on Android 9.0 and the Galaxy A02 on Android 10, which is upgradable to Android 11, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, though the Infinix is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Samsung Galaxy A02
General
Release Date
2020, April 09
2021, January 27
Announced
2020, April 09
2021, January 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2GBMediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB
Mediatek MT6739W (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - 32/2GBOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8300PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AFQVGA (Low light sensor)
13 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Triple-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171.8 x 78 x 8.9 mm (6.76 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
164 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
209 g
206 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet, Ocean Wave
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

