If you’re confused about which device to select between either the Spark 5 Series, or the HOT 9 Series, this differentiation should help. They’re both sort of similarly priced. But a closer look at the specs may change your mind on which one to get.
The TECNO Spark 5 Series currently consists of the:
- Spark 5 and the
- Spark 5 Air
The Infinix HOT 9 Series currently is made up of the:
- HOT 9 and the
- HOT 9 Play
HOT 9 Play 
Normal HOT 9 
Normal Spark 5 
Spark 5 AIR
The major differences between the two series of devices are in the following areas:
- Processors – TECNO uses the Helio A22 from years ago. Infinix uses the newer Helio A25
- Displays – Though both max out at 720p, the sizes are different. The HOT 9 Play and the Spark 5 Air have huge displays.
- Batteries – The Spark 5 Series has a 5000mAh battery that’s similar to the Hot 9. But the HOT 9 Play has a 6000mAh battery.
The table below breaks down the differences between the devices.
| TECNO Spark 5 Series | Infinix HOT 9 Series | |
| PRICE | Spark 5 – RRP. KES. 13,999 Spark 5 Air – Expected 10,999 | Hot 9 Play – Expected KES. 13,999 Hot 9 – RRP. KES. 13,299 |
| Display | Spark 5 – 6.6-inch 1600 x 720 pixels Spark 5 Air – 7.0-inch 1640 x 720 pixels | Hot 9 Play – 6.82 inches 720x1640p Hot 9 – 6.6 inches 720x1600p |
| Rear Camera | Spark 5 – 13MP + three extra unspecified lenses Spark 5 Air – 13MP + QVGA | Hot 9 Play – 13MP + AI Hot 9 – 16 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP + AI lens |
| Front Camera | Single: 8 MP Primary Camera Spark 5 – Punch-hole display Spark 5 Air – Waterdrop Notch | Single: 8 MP Primary Camera Hot 9 Play – Waterdrop notch Hot 9 – Punch-hole display |
| Chipset | Helio A25 | Helio A25 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 2GB RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Storage | 32GB (Expandable via microSD card) | 32GB (Expandable via microSD card) |
| Operating System | Android 10 with HiOS Spark 5 Air – Android 10 Go Edition | Android 10 with XOS v.6.1.0 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery | Hot 9 Play – 6000mAh Hot 9 – 5000mAh |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G (VoLTE ready) | 2G, 3G, 4G (VoLTE ready) |
| Connectivity | 2.4G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go 3.5mm audio jack | 2.4G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go 3.5mm audio jack |
| Colour options | Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue, Misty Grey | Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue |
| Others | Rear Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock | Rear Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Dirac Audio |
Between the 4 devices, which one would you go for, and why?
Infinix HOT 9 Play Review:
TECNO Spark 5 Review:
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I prefer Tecno spark 5 to Infinix hot 9
I’d go for the Spark 5 because of the Punch hole camera, i have been using the spark series since the spark 3 was launched, Tecno is better for me than the infinix
I myself won’t be getting any of them “reason” because of the 2GB ram it’s very low am currently using a phone with 3GB ram and looking to upgrade and not going down, but if given chance to pick for someone I advise you go for the infinix hot 9 play, just cause of the battery 6000mah huge one.