Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 40/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 6 points higher (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Nokia XR21?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Nokia XR21?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.