Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) vs Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40i vs Huawei Mate 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2025 9:34 AM, updated: 6/8/2025 9:42 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 9 X Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.56"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) Compare Infinix Hot 40i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)

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14 Advantages Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
+8GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (53GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.56"11% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP
+Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front cameraAdvantage The Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
720x1612 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels79% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+373 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

190 grams (6.65 ounces)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Hot 40i (256GB)	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Other model names	Infinix Hot 40i X6528B	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Infinix	Huawei
Release date	12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023	12/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.56" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1612 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	480nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	XOS 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 250817 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP AI f/2.0	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green • Magic Ring	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered