Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Infinix Hot 12 Play
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 18/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Infinix Hot 12 Play, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 18 points higher (36/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite 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 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Infinix Hot 12 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 12, XOS 10 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (61/100 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 Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Infinix Hot 12 Play — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Infinix Hot 12 Play?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use.