You can actually get a lot of valid entry-level phones in the Indian market. The best ones were launched in the last period, including the new POCO C3 which is the first entry-level device from the POCO brand. For those who do not know, it is a rebranded Redmi 9C for the Indian market. Besides Xiaomi, even Realme came up with a lot of budget phones: the main rival of the POCO C3 is the Realme C12. In the same price range, you can even find the amazing Infinix Hot 9 which offers unique specifications for that segment. Here is an in-depth specs comparison between POCO C3, Infinix Hot 9, and Realme C12.

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Infinix Hot 9 vs Realme C12

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the Infinix Hot 9, at least in my honest opinion. One of the reasons is that it has a punch-hole display instead of a classic waterdrop notch, and it makes the device look more elegant. Even the color variants are more attractive with their prism pattern. On the other hand, Realme C12 and POCO C3 are more compact in terms of dimensions. But the Infinix Hot 9 is thinner and lighter: this is another reason which would let me go for it. What would your choice be?

Display

You’d better focus on the other specifications because there are no big differences between the displays of these devices and we are not talking about great displays. They come with below-average HD+ resolution, so you do not get a very high level of detail. They are good panels, but there are a lot of better options if you increase your budget a bit. I would personally go for the POCO C3 due to its high brightness, but the Infinix Hot 9 has a wider panel with a punch-hole design. Note that POCO C3 does not feature a fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

The most advanced hardware setup belongs to the POCO C3, at least in the most expensive memory configurations. It is fueled by the Helio G35 mobile platform by Mediatek paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and it is actually better for advanced users and multi-tasking. Right after, we got the Realme C12 with an Helio G35 chipset paired with 3 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, Infinix Hot 9 boasts a weaker Helio A25, but you can get more internal storage: up to 128 GB. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box and a micro SD dedicated slot to expand the internal storage.

Camera

On the paper, Infinix Hot 9 has a more interesting camera department. In its most expensive configurations, it has a 16 MP quad-camera instead of the 13 MP triple camera found on the POCO C3 and the Realme C12. The quad-camera includes a pair of 2 MP sensors for macro and depth calculation and a QVGA low light sensor to improve shots in the dark. Further, the Infinix Hot 9 has a better 8 MP front camera. This device is all but a camera phone, but it is superior to its rivals. POCO C3 and Realme C12 come with the same entry-level camera setup with the algorithm and camera apps making the difference.

Battery

The strongest point of the Realme C12 is battery life: this handset has a mammoth 6000 mAh battery which lasts up to three days with moderate use. Unfortunately, it does not support fast charging, but it supports reverse charging and it can be used as a power bank. With their 5000 mAh battery, POCO C3 and Infinix Hot 9 provide more or less the same battery life; none of them supports fast charging.

Price

POCO C3 is the most affordable with an Rs. 7,499 ($102) starting price, Infinix Hot 9 costs Rs. 8,499 ($115), and Realme C12 is priced at Rs. 8,999 ($123). My favorite device from this comparison is the Realme C12 because of its bigger battery. The Infinix Hot 9 has better cameras, but its chipset is too weaker, while the POCO C3 is just a Realme C12 with a smaller battery, but it carries a more affordable price.

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Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Infinix Hot 9 vs Realme C12: PROs and CONS

Realme C12

PROs

• Biggest battery
• Reverse charging
• Fingerprint reader

CONS

• Thicker

Infinix Hot 9

PROs

• Best cameras on the paper
• Fingerprint reader
• Wider display
• More memory configurations
• Punch-hole display

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi POCO C3

PROs

• Very affordable
• Compact
• MIUI 12 out of the box
• Best hardware

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

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The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro smartphones have gone official today in India. The series comes with a large-sized punch-hole displays, quad rear cameras and massive batteries. The Hot 9 lineup has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 8,499 (~$112).

Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro price

The Infinix Hot 9 will go on sale on June 8 at 12 PM (local time) through Flipkart. The handset will be available for Rs. 8,499 (~$112). The Hot 9 Pro will be available for purchase from June 5 at 12 PM (local time) with a pricing of Rs. 9,499 (~$125). Quetzal Cyan, Midnight Black, Violet, and Ocean Wave are the four color editions of the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro phones.

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Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 specifications

The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro phones have 6.6-inch with HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. They are equipped with 8-megapixel front cameras. These phones have rear-facing fingerprint scanners and they carry support for face unlock.

The triple-LED flash assisted AI-powered quad-camera system of Hot 9 features a 13-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, 2-megapixel depth sensor, 2-megapixel macro lens, and a low-light sensor. On the other side, the AI-assisted quad-camera setup features a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, a low-light sensor, and quad-LED flash.

The Android 10 OS along with OXS 6.0 comes preinstalled on the Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro. They are driven by MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. Both phones have 5,000mAh batteries and dedicated microSD card slots.

The Infinix Hot 9 and Infinix Hot 9 Pro are both equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. The Hot 9 duo have dual SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, MicroUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

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Chinese brand Infinix will be launching the Infinix Hot 9 series of smartphones on May 29 in India. The lineup includes Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro smartphones. The landing page of the new series merged on Flipkart e-commerce site in the previous week. The listing just got updated with vital information on the display, cameras, and battery for both smartphones.

The Infinix Hot 9 series has a 6.6-inch display that is surrounded by slim bezels to offer high screen-to-body ratio. A punch-hole is available at the upper-left corner of the screen for the selfie snapper. The right edge of the device features a volume rocker and a power key. Both Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro both seem to be equipped with 5,000mAh batteries. There is no word on whether these devices will carry support for fast charging.

The Infinix Hot 9 series are blessed with quad cameras. The Hot 9 has a primary lens of 13-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture. It is coupled with a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a low-light sensor. The handset features triple-LED flash for the rear cameras.

On the other side, the four rear-facing cameras of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro are equipped with a quad-LED flash unit. It has a 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a low-light camera. Both phones have rear-mounted fingerprint scanners.

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The Infinix Hot 9 was made official in Indonesia back in March with a pricing of around ~Rs. 8,700 (~$115). It appears that a slightly modified version of the same phone will be announced in India on May 29.

The Infinix Hot 9 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen and it is fueled by Helio A5 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The phone has a big built-in storage of 128 GB. The Android 10 OS along with XOS 6 comes preloaded on the Hot 9.

It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel + low-light sensor quad-camera system. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

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A landing page for the Infinix Hot 9 series is now active on the Flipkart retailer site in India. The Infinix Hot 9 lineup will be announced on May 29 in the country. It is speculated that the series will include two smartphones. The landing page shows the image of one of the Hot 9 series smartphones.

Reports surrounding the Hot 9 series for India suggests that includes two handsets namely, Infinix Hot 9 and Infinix Hot 9 Pro. In March, the Chinese firm had launched the Infinix Hot 9 smartphone in Indonesia. The same is expected to debut in India next week. The Infinix Hot 9 Pro could be equipped with some upgraded specs.

The handset shown on the landing page on Flipkart shows that it has a punch-hole display. The rear side of the device has a rectangle-shaped camera module with a 48-megapixel main shooter. A fingerprint sensor is available on the backside of the phone.

Infinix Hot 9 specifications

The Infinix Hot 9 that went official in India has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display. The phone is powered by Helio A25 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. The XOS 6 based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the smartphone.

The Hot 9 has a massive battery of 5,000mAh capacity. Its triple camera setup includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel low-light camera. The handset had arrived in the country with a pricing of Rp 1,699,000 (~Rs. 8,718; ~$115). The phone was made available in colors like Ocean Wave, Violet, Quetzal Cyan and Midnight Black.

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Infinix has unveiled the Infinix Hot 9 smartphone in Indonesia. It has arrived as the successor for the Infinix Hot 8 phone from last year. The new phone comes with an impressive punch-hole screen and it features a trendy rectangle-shaped camera module for its 16-megapixel triple cameras. Also, the phone houses a behemoth battery.

Infinix Hot 9 specifications

The Hot 9 smartphone features a large-sized 6.6-inch IPS LCD display panel that offers HD+ resolution. The small round-shaped cutout on the screen at its top-left corner is the home for its 8-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone ism made from polycarbonate material. It features a fingerprint reader and a quad camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a low-light shooter of 2-megapixel.

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The Helio A25 that includes 1.8GHz octa-core powers the device. The official page of the phone is not yet available on Infinix’s Indonesian website. The Lazada retailer listing states it features Helio A25, but some Indonesian publication have reported that is powered by Helio P35. The predecessor Infinix Hot 8 was powered by Helio P22 chipset.

The Infinix Hot 9 has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mA battery. It comes with other features such as XOS 6 based Android 10 OS, face unlock, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and a 3.5m headphone slot.

Infinix Hot 9 price

Ocean Wave, Violet, Quetzal Cyan and Midnight Black are the four color variants of the Infinix Hot 9. In Indonesia, the handset is priced at Rp 1,699,000 (~$137). There is no word on the other markets that will be receiving the Hot 9 phone.

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