Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Redmi 12C
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Redmi 12C (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads — 18/100 vs 13/100 (a 5-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 Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Redmi 12C
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Redmi 12C, the Infinix Hot 12 Play scores 5 points higher (18/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Redmi 12C?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play edges out the Redmi 12C by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Redmi 12C?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi 12C — 13/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Redmi 12C?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.