Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 27/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 155,362); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 54 points higher (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (93/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 54 points (81/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.