

Infinix
Infinix Smart 9
₦121,000
Seen between ₦104,664 and ₦169,999 across Nigerian retailers.
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The Smart 9 is an entry-level pick for Nigerian buyers on the tightest of this bracket's budgets, offering basic all-day usability rather than performance or camera strength. Its Helio G81 chipset and 3GB RAM restrict it to light everyday tasks, best suited to students needing a reliable secondary phone.
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How it scores
#35 of 42 in Budget (under ₦150k)
Basic camera for social media and video calls.
Basic selfie camera.
5,000mAh with 10W charging — about a day of normal use.
IPS LCD at 60Hz — fine for basics.
MediaTek Helio G81 with 3GB RAM — best for calls, chats and light apps.
Fair price for what you get.
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What's good
- Very affordable entry-level pricing
- 5000mAh battery
- IP54 splash resistance uncommon at this tier
What's not
- Only 3GB RAM and 720p display
- Slow 10W charging
- No fingerprint sensor
Full specifications
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits |
| HDR support | No |
| Touch sampling rate | 180 Hz |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.8% |
Design and build
| Height | 165.7 mm (6.52 inches) |
|---|---|
| Width | 77.1 mm (3.04 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP54 |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Gray, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|
| Max clock | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 · - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 |
| GPU clock | 820 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS |
Memory
| RAM size | 3 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 |
|---|---|
| ROM | XOS 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Max charge power | 10 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Fast charging | No |
Main camera
| Matrix | 13 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 4128 x 3096 |
| Zoom | Digital |
| Flash | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 13 MP · 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
| Image resolution | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Focal length | 27 mm |
| Sensor size | 1/3.07" (≈ 0.33 inch) |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Focal length | 26 mm |
| Sensor size | 1/3.96" (≈ 0.25 inch) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band · - Wi-Fi Direct · - Wi-Fi Hotspot · - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging · - USB-Storage mode · - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| 5G support | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo |
|---|---|
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
Other
| Category | Budget |
|---|---|
| Announced | September 2024 |
| Release date | October 2024 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $100 |
| Successor | - Infinix Smart 10 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor · - Accelerometer · - Ambient light sensor · - Compass · - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W |
Display & design
| Screen size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Screen type | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Dimensions | Not verified |
| Weight | 185g |
| Colours | Gold, Black, Green |
| Water resistance | IP54 dust/splash resistant |
Performance & storage
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 3GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 |
| Software support | Not verified |
Cameras
| Rear camera | 13MP main with LED flash |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Video | Not verified |
Battery & connectivity
| Battery | 5000mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 10W |
| Network | 4G |
| 5G | No |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| NFC | No |
| Fingerprint | No |



