Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 38
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 209g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC: The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Unisoc T610 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, XOS 10 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 209 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (65/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.