Infinix Hot 9 Play
#3412
Samsung Galaxy M12
#2488Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Samsung Galaxy M12
Performance
63.569.2
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.574.9
Battery
37.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
52.260.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.248.5
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 9 Play features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 9 Play is powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 or A25 chipset, whereas the Galaxy M12 utilizes the Exynos 850, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Galaxy M12 is significantly superior, with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the Hot 9 Play's 13 MP, providing more versatility in photography.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Hot 9 Play at 6000 mAh, compared to the Galaxy M12's 5000 mAh, though the latter supports faster 15W charging.
- Both devices run different software, with the Hot 9 Play on Android 9.0 (Go edition) and the Galaxy M12 on Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1, offering a more updated software experience on the Samsung device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Samsung Galaxy M12
General
Release Date
2020, April 09
2021, April 19
Announced
2020, April 09
2021, April 19
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for India
Display
Size
6.82"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2GBMediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - 32/2GBOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8300PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AFQVGA (Low light sensor)
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Triple-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171.8 x 78 x 8.9 mm (6.76 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
Weight
209 g
212 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, Violet, Ocean Wave
Black, Blue, Green
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
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 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB
Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer