Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.56"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB) Compare Infinix Hot 40i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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18 Advantages Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
+8GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.56"10% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP194% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+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 on main camera and LED on front camera
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+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
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)5% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1612 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels101% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Infinix Hot 40i X6528B	红米Note 5 AI双摄 MET7S, MEE7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China
Brand	Infinix	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023	3/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.56" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1612 pixels (20:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	480nits[peak]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	XOS 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 250817 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP AI f/2.0	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
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	10W (5V/2A) 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)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate