Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Infinix Note 40S
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Infinix Note 40S (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 40S leads — 35/100 vs 18/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 40S has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 195g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Note 40S
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 176g vs 195g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Infinix Note 40S, the Infinix Note 40S scores 17 points higher (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40S leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Infinix Note 40S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 408000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (44/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (80/100 vs 56/100).
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 40S?
The Infinix Note 40S is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Infinix Note 40S?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Infinix Note 40S — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Infinix Note 40S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Infinix Note 40S?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Note 40S is a better fit for everyday use.