Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Vivo X500 Pro
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.