Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.