Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.