Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads — 18/100 vs 5/100 (a 13-point difference).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Infinix Hot 12 Play scores 13 points higher (18/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (45/100 vs 0/100). 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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.