Honor X8a vs Infinix Hot 12 Play
Comparing the Honor X8a (2023) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 25/100 vs 18/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).
Honor X8a
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 195g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Honor X8a scores 7 points higher (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Honor X8a (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, XOS 10 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Honor X8a (45/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor X8a edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use.