Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Infinix Smart 9 HD
Here you can compare Infinix Hot 12 Play and Infinix Smart 9 HD. Comparing Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Infinix Smart 9 HD on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Infinix Hot 12 Play stands against Infinix Smart 9 HD and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Infinix Hot 12 Play is ₹8,999 and for Infinix Smart 9 HD is ₹6,699. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 19, 2025.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Infinix Smart 9 HD |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Display | 6.82 inches, 1640 x 720 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 Depth Lens | 13 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Price | ₹8,999 | ₹6,699 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 65 / 100 | 65 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1640 x 720 pixels Better Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 90.66% Less Bezels | ~ 84.8% |
| RAM | 4 GB More RAM | 3 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 1.82 GHz | 2.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 6000 mAh Bigger Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Unique Features | No No | Reverse Charging IR Blaster |
General
| Model | X6816C, HOT 12 Play | X6532C |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 23, 2022 | January 28, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adaptor, Type C Cable, TPU Case, Sim Ejector Pin, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 78 x 171 x 8.9 mm | 77.1 x 165.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Metallic Black, Neo Titanium, Mint Green, Coral Gold |
Display
| Type | Color (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1640 x 720 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 259 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.66% | ~ 84.8% |
| Glass Type | Panda MN228 Glass Protection | |
| Features | 180 Hz Touch , , 480 nits Brightness | Brightness Upto 500 Nits |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 ac/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope (By Software), E-Compass, G-Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Immersive Audio with Dual DTS Speakers, Interactive Dyanamic Bar |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 Depth Lens | 13 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI HDR, Beauty, Portrait, AR Shots, Panorama, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Documents | Short Video, Video, AI Cam, Beauty, Super Night, Portrait, Slow Motion, Timelapse, AR Shot, FHD Video Record |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p |
Technical
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | XOS 14 | |
| Chipset | UniSoc Tiger T610 | Mediatek Helio G50 |
| CPU | 1.82 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, OGG Vorbis, WAV, MP3, MIDI | Yes |
| Video | H.264, H.263, MPEG-4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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