Itel S23 Plus vs Infinix Hot 40 Pro

Why Consider Each

An overview of the main advantages of each phone

Reasons to consider the Itel S23 Plus

  • 11% lighter Weight (178 g vs 199 g)
  • Better Screen Type: Amoled vs IPS LCD
  • HBM Brightness: 400

Reasons to consider the Infinix Hot 40 Pro

  • 2.7x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (585 K vs 220 K)
  • 2.2x better Camera (108 MP vs 50 MP)
  • 2.0x better Refresh Rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
  • 83% higher Charging Watts (33 W vs 18 W)
  • 50% smaller Lithography Process (6 nm vs 12 nm)
  • 10% higher Max Clock (2.2 GHz vs 2.0 GHz)
  • Peak Brightness: 500 nits
  • Better Processor: Helio G99 vs Unisoc T616
  • Processor Link: https://fsl-specs.com/mobile-processo…
  • Faster Storage Type: UFS 2.2 vs UFS 2.0
  • Higher Video Recording: 2K  @ 30 fps 1080p @ 30 fps vs 1080p@30fps
  • Higher Front Recording: 2K  @ 30 fps 1080p @ 30 fps vs 1080p@30fps
  • Includes Wireless Charging
  • Includes NFC
Specification
General Information
Product Name Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Brand itel infinix
Mobile Image Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Price 33000 PKR 35000 PKR
Price India ₹9500 ₹10000
Price USA $110 $120
Display
Phone Dimensions 164.5 × 75.2 × 7.9 mm 168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm
Screen Size 6.78 inch 6.78 inch
Screen Resolution 1080 × 2400 Pixels 1080 x 2460 Pixels
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Screen Type Amoled IPS LCD
Peak Brightness — 500 nits
HBM Brightness 400 —
Performance
Processor Unisoc T616 Helio G99
Lithography Process 12 nm 6 nm
Max Clock 2.0 GHz 2.2 GHz
CPU Cores Octa-core 8 Cores
Architecture

2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55

2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex A76
6 cores at 2.0 GHz: Cortex A55

GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu Benchmark 220 K 585 K
Bootup Time 30 s -
Memory
RAM Memory 8+256 GB 8+ 256 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Storage Type UFS 2.0 UFS 2.2
Card Slot Yes Yes
Variants

8+256 GB
4+128 GB

8 + 128 GB
12 + 256 GB

Rear Camera
Camera 50 MP 108 MP
Image Resolution 8150 × 6150 Pixels —
Zoom No No
Digital Zoom 10 X 10 X
Video Recording

1080p@30fps

2K  @ 30 fps
1080p @ 30 fps

Flash LED Flash Quad LED Flash
Front Camera
Front Camera 32 MP 32 MP
Front Resolution 3264 × 2448 Pixels —
Front Recording

1080p@30fps

2K  @ 30 fps
1080p @ 30 fps

Front Flash Screen Flash LED Flash
Battery
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAH
Charging Watts 18 W 33 W
Battery Type Li-Po Lithium-Polymer
Wireless Charging — No
Battery Life (PC Mark) 11h 20m —
Charging Time ~2h 14m (20%–100%) 1:25 hr
Software
Model Number S681LN X6837
Release Date 19 September, 2023 1 December, 2023
Year 2023 2023
Series Name S Series Hot Series
Category Budget Budget
Android OS Android 13, itel OS 13 Android 13
Body
Weight 178 g 199 g
Build Plastic ( Frame And Back) Plastic ( Frame & Back )
Special Features

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Connectivity
SIM Dual SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network 4G 4G
WiFi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
NFC No Yes
Security & Audio
Speakers Single Mono Speaker Dual Stereo Speaker
Fingerprint Front Finger Side Mounted
Other Sensors

Accelerometer
Proximity Sensor
Ambient Light Sensor
Compass (Magnetometer)

– Proximity sensor
– Gyroscope
– Accelerometer
– Ambient light sensor
– Compass
– Fingerprint etc.

Highlights
Display Highlights Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Processor Highlights Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Memory Highlights Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Camera Highlights Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Battery Highlights Itel S23 Plus Infinix Hot 40 Pro
Verdict
Pros

✅Massive Storage
✅Curved AMOLED Display
✅50MP Wide Aperture
✅32MP Selfie Camera
✅18W Fast Charging
✅Massive 256GB storage
✅Light, sleek body

Detailed 108MP Camera
Smooth 120Hz Display
Powerful Helio G99
Loud Stereo Speakers
Fast 33W Charging
Expandable Storage Support

Cons

❌Only 60Hz Refresh
❌No 3.5mm Jack
❌Weak entry chipset
❌Slow 18W charging
❌No card slot
❌No headphone jack
❌Single mono speaker

LCD Instead AMOLED
Limited Sunlight Visibility
Outdated Android Version
Weak Auxiliary Cameras
No 5G Connectivity
Limited Software Updates

Best For

✅Selfie Lovers
✅Social Media Users
✅Budget AMOLED Seekers
✅Casual Photographers
✅First-time Smartphone Users
✅Students & Youngsters
✅Huge 256GB storage
✅Premium budget looks
✅Long battery life

Everyday Smartphone Use
Casual Mobile Gaming
Daylight Photography
Social Media Browsing
Video Streaming
Music Entertainment

Not Best For

❌Heavy Gamers
❌Video Creators
❌Performance Enthusiasts
❌Fast charging lovers
❌Wired audio lovers (No Jack)
❌MicroSD storage expansion
❌Immersive stereo sound

AMOLED Display Lovers
Heavy Graphics Gaming
5G Network Users
Professional Night Photography
Clean Android Enthusiasts
Long-Term Update Seekers

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