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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8300 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 4 Cores |
| OS Version | v9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.5 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | XOS |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Battery Lab smart power-saving system |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 6.82" HD+ Waterdrop Notch Display, Gorilla Glass Protection |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Resolution | 720x1640 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.82 inches (17.32 cm, 111.7 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | Triple-LED Flash |
| Sensor | High-resolution primary sensor |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 8MP wide sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Waterdrop notch) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 78.0 mm |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet, Ocean Wave |
| Height | 171.8 mm |
| Weight | 209 grams |
| IP Rating | No |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| USB Type | microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W Quick Charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 2 GB / 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSD slot |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 256 GB via dedicated slot |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Dirac audio support |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio A22 Quad-Core Processor, 6.82" HD+ IPS LCD Display, Dual Rear Cameras (13MP Main + QVGA), 8MP Front Selfie Camera, Massive 6000 mAh Battery with 10W Charging, Rear-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot, Android 9.0 with XOS |
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is built to provide maximum battery endurance and expansive screen space at an extremely accessible entry-level price point. It features a large 6.82-inch HD+ (720 x 1640 pixels) IPS LCD waterdrop notch display with an 82.4% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor, coupled with configurations of up to 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD slot. For photography, the phone is equipped with a 13MP primary rear camera with a triple-LED flash and a QVGA low-light sensor, while an 8MP camera handles front-facing selfies. The standout feature is its colossal 6000 mAh battery supported by Battery Lab smart power-saving optimizations, offering prolonged usage for media streaming and everyday tasks. Complete with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, dual SIM support, and running Android 9.0 (Pie) with XOS, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a reliable companion for users prioritizing battery longevity on a strict budget.
| Display Type |
| IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 263 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 82.4 % |
| Video FPS |
| 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Primary Camera, AF + QVGA (Low light sensor) |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Portrait Mode |
| Camera Features | Triple-LED flash, Panorama, HDR, Auto Flash, Face detection |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 4864 x 2736 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| AI Beautification, Selfie HDR, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Gorilla Glass screen protection |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Gem-cut textured glossy back layout with rear-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| User Available Storage |
| Depends on system usage |
| VoLTE |
| Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Nano-SIM) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |
