Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.