Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Lava Bold N2 5G
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Lava Bold N2 5G (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold N2 5G leads — 20/100 vs 18/100 (a 2-point difference).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Lava Bold N2 5G, the Lava Bold N2 5G scores 2 points higher (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G 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, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Lava Bold N2 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 450000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | $105 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Bold N2 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N2 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lava Bold N2 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Lava Bold N2 5G?
The Lava Bold N2 5G edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Lava Bold N2 5G?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Lava Bold N2 5G — 20/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Lava Bold N2 5G?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Lava Bold N2 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.