Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Realme Neo8
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Realme Neo8 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 18/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 48 points higher (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 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 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (69/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (56/100 vs 31/100).
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 Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 48 points (66/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Realme Neo8?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Realme Neo8?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.