Infinix Hot 20i vs Infinix Smart 9

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Infinix

Infinix Hot 20i

14,000DACheaper

Infinix

Infinix Smart 9

18,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Infinix Hot 20i

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Infinix Smart 9

Lighter body

Infinix Smart 9

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Size (inches)	6.6	6.7
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	1612	1600
Resolution Width	720	720
Refresh Rate	—	120
Peak Brightness	500	500
PPI	267	262
Screen-to-body	83.1	84.8

Platform

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) / Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G52 MC2
Chipset Name	Helio G25 / Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)	Mediatek Helio G81
Process (nm)	12	—
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	XOS 10.6	XOS 14
OS Version	12	14

Memory

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants	64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM	64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	Dual-LED flash	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Count	1	1
Wide	13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)	13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Features	LED flash	—
Count	1	1
Lens	8 MP	8 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Chemistry	Li-Ion	—
Wired Charging (W)	10	10

Body

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	164.8	165.7
Thickness (mm)	8.8	8.4
Weight (g)	195	188
Width (mm)	76.4	77.1

Launch

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Announced	2022, September 28	2024, September 23
Status	Available. Released 2022, September 28	Available. Released 2024, October

Network

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 7, 8, 20	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 41, 40, 66
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
infrared port	—	Yes
NFC	No	No
Positioning	GPS	GPS
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
USB Type	—	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Infinix Hot 20i	Infinix Smart 9
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Infinix Hot 20i and Infinix Smart 9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Infinix Hot 20i is 22% cheaper at 14,000 DZD versus 18,000 DZD for the Infinix Smart 9, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.