Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Infinix Hot 40i
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Infinix Hot 40i (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40i leads — 19/100 vs 18/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Hot 40i
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Infinix Hot 40i, the Infinix Hot 40i scores 1 points higher (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Infinix Hot 40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownperformance
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 40i edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Infinix Hot 40i — 19/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Hot 40i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.