Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Vivo X500

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 79
Portability 44
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 211g

  • Overall rating 39/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC: The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC Vivo X500
Processor Unisoc T610 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu — 3930719
Geekbench Single — 3302
Geekbench Multi — 10240
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1260x2750
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, XOS 10 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
79
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 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 X500?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Vivo X500?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.