Infinix Hot 12 Play vs ZTE Axon 40
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 40/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 18 points higher (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (73/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.