Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Tecno Spark 40
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 26/100 vs 18/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Tecno Spark 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
- 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 Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 8 points higher (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (23/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.