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Infinix Hot 12i

Infinix Hot 12i

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Infinix Smart HD 2021

Infinix Smart HD 2021

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Category Breakdown

Infinix Hot 12i
Infinix Smart HD 2021
Performance
64.859.9
Camera
27.930.2
Display
45.970.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.983.5
Connectivity
45.645.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.645.5

Summary

  • The Infinix Hot 12i features a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Smart HD 2021 has a 6.1-inch display at 720 x 1560 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Hot 12i is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a higher clock speed of 2.0 GHz compared to the Helio A20 at 1.8 GHz in the Smart HD 2021, and it also offers more RAM options.
  • The camera system on the Hot 12i includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the Smart HD 2021's 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras.
  • Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Hot 12i supports 10W charging, whereas the Smart HD 2021 does not support any charging.
  • In terms of software, the Hot 12i runs Android 11 with XOS 7.6, while the Smart HD 2021 operates on Android 10 (Go edition) with XOS 6.2, indicating a more updated software experience on the Hot 12i.
  • Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Hot 12i is slightly lighter at 190g compared to the Smart HD 2021's 195g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Infinix Hot 12i
Infinix Smart HD 2021

General

Release Date

2022, April 12
2020, December 16

Announced

2022, April 12
2020, December 16

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.6"
6.1"

Type

IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFQVGAQVGA
8 MP, f/2.0

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Charging Details

10W wired
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

164.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.49 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
158.3 x 75.2 x 9.8 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.39 in)

Weight

190 g
195 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Haze Green, Champagne Gold
Topaz Blue, Obsidian Black, Quartz Green

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.53 W/kg (head)     1.22 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

Bluetooth

Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, XOS 7.6
Android 10 (Go edition), XOS 6.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity