Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
42.442.5
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
60.861.5
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 12 Play and Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC share similar build qualities with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Hot 30 Play NFC is slightly lighter and thinner.
- Both feature a 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, though the Hot 30 Play NFC offers a peak brightness of 500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 30 Play NFC has a more advanced CPU configuration and higher RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Hot 30 Play NFC is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the 13 MP on the Hot 12 Play.
- Both devices have a 6000 mAh battery, but the Hot 30 Play NFC supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Hot 30 Play NFC runs on Android 13 with XOS 12.6, while the Hot 12 Play operates on Android 11 with XOS 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
General
Release Date
2022, May 23
2023, May 22
Announced
2022, May 23
2023, May 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm) - X6816Unisoc T610 (12 nm) - X6816C
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - X6816Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - X6816C
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - X6816Mali-G52 MP2 - X6816C
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AFQVGA
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAFQVGA
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
171 x 78 x 8.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
170.6 x 77.5 x 8.6 mm (6.72 x 3.05 x 0.34 in)
Weight
209 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Daylight Green, Champagne Gold
Mirage Black, Blade White, Bora Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 10
Android 13, XOS 12.6
OS Version
Android 11, XOS 10
Android 13, XOS 12.6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

