Category Breakdown
Infinix Smart 9 HD
TCL 20 R 5G
Performance
73.578.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
75.375.3
Battery
33.730.6
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
49.883.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
57.149.9
Summary
- The Infinix Smart 9 HD features a slightly larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the TCL 20 R 5G's 6.52-inch screen, both offering a 90Hz refresh rate and similar peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Smart 9 HD is powered by a Mediatek Helio chipset, while the TCL 20 R 5G utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 700, which may provide better efficiency and performance.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the TCL offers additional depth and macro lenses for more versatility.
- The Smart 9 HD has a larger 5000 mAh battery, compared to the TCL's 4500 mAh, although both support 10W charging.
- In terms of software, the Infinix runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with XOS 14, while the TCL operates on Android 11 with TCL UI, which may affect user experience and feature availability.
- Both phones have a plastic build, but the TCL supports 5G connectivity, which the Infinix lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Smart 9 HD
TCL 20 R 5G
General
Release Date
2024
2021, September 07
Announced
2024
2021, September 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC1
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.7 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
164.3 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Metallic Black, Neo Titanium, Mint Green, Coral Gold
Gray, 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 / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 400/100 Mbps, 5G 2.7 Gbps DL
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
5.2, 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14
Android 11, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

