Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Infinix Hot 40
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Infinix Hot 40 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40 leads — 25/100 vs 18/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Hot 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Hot 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Infinix Hot 40, the Infinix Hot 40 scores 7 points higher (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Hot 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Infinix Hot 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Hot 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
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 or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Infinix Hot 40 edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Hot 40?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Infinix Hot 40 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Infinix Hot 40 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Infinix Hot 40?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Hot 40 is a better fit for everyday use.