Infinix Hot 12 Play vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 40/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 25 points higher (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (79/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 25 points (65/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.