Huawei nova 12 vs Infinix Hot 9 Play
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Huawei nova 12
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Infinix Hot 9 Play, the Huawei nova 12 scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Infinix Hot 9 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 9 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, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (61/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Infinix Hot 9 Play — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for everyday use.