Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Nubia Air
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Nubia Air (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Nubia Air
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Nubia Air, the Nubia Air scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Nubia Air?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Air — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Nubia Air?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.