Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 9 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Infinix Hot 9 Play are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.