Upgrade Guide
Should You Upgrade from the Hot 20i to the Hot 40i?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Hot 20i to the Hot 40i, 1 year apart.
Skip This Upgrade
Probably not — keep your Hot 20i
The Hot 40i is 1 year newer than the Hot 20i, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (71.6 vs 71.6). On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: launched $20 more expensive.
What you give up
- −Launched $20 more expensive
| Spec | Hot 20i | Hot 40i | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 71.6 | 71.6 | No real change |
| Performance score | 64 | 64 | No real change |
| Camera score | 68 | 68 | No real change |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 62 | 62 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.6" | 6.6" | No real change |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | No real change |
| Launch price | $139 | $159 | +$20 (14%) |
Upgrade if…
- Your Hot 20i is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
Hot 20i vs Hot 40i: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Hot 20i to the Hot 40i?
Probably not — keep your Hot 20i. The Hot 40i is 1 year newer than the Hot 20i, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (71.6 vs 71.6). On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: launched $20 more expensive.
Does the Hot 40i have a bigger battery than the Hot 20i?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Hot 40i?
Upgrade if: Your Hot 20i is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.