Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Redmi 3S
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Redmi 3S (2016) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads — 18/100 vs 12/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 195g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Redmi 3S
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Redmi 3S, the Infinix Hot 12 Play scores 6 points higher (18/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S 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 3S (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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 144 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 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 3S (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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (45/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Redmi 3S?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play edges out the Redmi 3S 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 Redmi 3S?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Redmi 3S?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.