Hot 40 Pro vs Hot 40i: Which One Should You Buy?

Hot 40 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Infinix · 2023

Hot 40 Pro

Hot 40 Pro
81/ 100
Launch price$229
Infinix · 2023

Hot 40i

Hot 40i
72/ 100
Launch price$159
Head-to-head

Hot 40 Pro wins 3 of 7 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Hot 40 Pro
Hot 40 Pro
3 wins
Hot 40i
Hot 40i
0 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
Hot 40 ProHot 40i
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedHot 40 Pro
    80
    64
  • CameraHot 40 Pro
    90
    68
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieHot 40 Pro
    88
    40
  • BatteryTie
    86
    86
  • DisplayTie
    62
    62
  • ConnectivityTie
    0
    0
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueTie
    90
    90
Key differences
  • Hot 40 Pro has a sharper main camera108 MP vs 13 MP
  • Hot 40 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.6"
  • Hot 40i launched cheaper$159 vs $229
  • Hot 40 Pro has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 8 MP
  • Hot 40 Pro has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Hot 40 Pro has the faster chipMediaTek Helio G99 vs Unisoc T606
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Hot 40 Pro
  • ✓108 MP main camera
  • ✓6.78" display
Reasons to buy Hot 40i
  • ✓$70 cheaper at launch ($159 vs $229)
  • ✓13 MP main camera
  • ✓6.6" display

Full specifications

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SpecificationHot 40 ProHot 40i
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeNot listedNot listed
Screen Size6.78"6.6"
Resolution & DensityN/A N/A
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Hot 40 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)Unisoc T606 (12nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MP1
Operating SystemAndroid Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR4 GB LPDDR
Internal StorageN/AN/A
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Hot 40 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera108 MP13 MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP8 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/AN/A
Weight195 g195 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AN/A
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedNot listed
USB Port & SpeedNot listedNot listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$229$159
Our verdict

Hot 40 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.1/100

After comparing all the specs, Hot 40 Pro is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 71.6 and Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 13 MP.

Buy Hot 40 Pro if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 71.6 · Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 13 MP

Buy Hot 40i if you want

Balanced specifications with Infinix hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

Common questions

Which is better: Hot 40 Pro or Hot 40i?

Hot 40 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.1/100 compared to Hot 40i (71.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 71.6 and Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 13 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between Hot 40 Pro and Hot 40i?

Hot 40 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Hot 40i has a 6.6-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do Hot 40 Pro and Hot 40i compare for speed?

Hot 40 Pro scores 80/100 for performance; Hot 40i scores 64/100.

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