Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.