Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Infinix Note 30
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Infinix Note 30 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30 leads — 31/100 vs 18/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Infinix Note 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Note 30
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Infinix Note 30, the Infinix Note 30 scores 13 points higher (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Note 30 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Infinix Note 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 552293 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 580 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.6×76.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 30
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Note 30 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 30 (56/100 vs 26/100).
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 Note 30?
The Infinix Note 30 is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Note 30?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Infinix Note 30 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Infinix Note 30?
The Infinix Note 30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Infinix Note 30?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Note 30 is a better fit for everyday use.