Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC leads — 17/100 vs 5/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC scores 12 points higher (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 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 Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.