Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Tecno Pova Neo 3
Performance
75.079.2
Camera
29.927.9
Display
73.073.0
Battery
37.738.5
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
50.761.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.452.7
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 12 Play and Tecno Pova Neo 3 both feature a 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Pova Neo 3 has a slightly higher resolution at 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pova Neo 3 is powered by the Helio G85 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Helio G37 in the Hot 12 Play.
- The camera setup on the Pova Neo 3 includes a 16 MP main sensor, while the Hot 12 Play has a 13 MP sensor, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Pova Neo 3 also boasts a larger 7000mAh battery with faster 18W charging, compared to the 6000mAh battery and 10W charging of the Hot 12 Play.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Hot 12 Play on Android 11 and XOS 10, while the Pova Neo 3 operates on Android 13 with HIOS, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Tecno Pova Neo 3
General
Release Date
2022, May 23
2023, June 29
Announced
2022, May 23
2023, June 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm) - X6816Unisoc T610 (12 nm) - X6816C
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (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 (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - X6816Mali-G52 MP2 - X6816C
Mali-G52 MC2
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, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AFQVGA
16 MP, (wide), AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
7000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171 x 78 x 8.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
170.7 x 77.6 x 9.3 mm (6.72 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
Weight
209 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Daylight Green, Champagne Gold
Amber Gold, Mecha Black, Hurricane Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 10
Android 13, HIOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

