Infinix Hot 12 Play is the successor of the Hot 11 Play. This smartphone alongside the Infinix Hot 12 were the first Infinix phones to offer Android 12 out of the box. Infinix Hot 12 Play offer a couple of upgrades to its predecessor one notable upgrade is the switch from microUSB to USB Type C. You also get the extended RAM feature that enables you add additional 3GB of memory to the default 4GB RAM for a smoother experience.
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Infinix Hot 12 Play Key Specs and Features
- 6.82 inch IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi)
- Android 12, XOS 10.6
- Octa-core Processor (up to 2.3GHz)
- 4GB RAM, Extended RAM (4GB+3GB)
- 128GB Built-in Storage, up to 512GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + QVGA Dual Rear AI Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear-Mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 6000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
Infinix Hot 12 Play comes in an all plastic body available in Racing Black, Champaign Gold, Horizon Blue, or Daylight Green. You still get two cameras on the back with the fingerprint sensor. The front camera is placed on an infinity-O cutout.
This Infinix Hot phone seems to offer exactly the same display as the standard edition. The 6.82-inch IPS display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The display also features 90 Hz refresh rate and 180 Hz touch sampling rate as the standard edition.
This is great since you are getting the same display at a more affordable price. The high refresh rate means better experience while watching movies or gaming while the high touch sampling rate is a plus for gamers.
The Cameras
While the Infinix Hot 12 Play appears to offer the same display as the standard edition, it falls short in camera. While the standard edition sports three rear cameras, the Play edition offers two.
You get a 13 megapixels dual AI camera with quad-LED flash on the back. The camera can record full HD videos and also support slow motion recording at 120 fps. For comparison the standard edition does SloMo at 240 fps. An 8 megapixels front facing camera is provided for taking selfie.
Hardware and Software
Infinix Hot 12 Play runs Android 12 on an octa-core processor. For now it is not clear the identity of the processor. However, we can confirm that it is not same processor in the Hot 12. Given the price differential between the two devices it is most likely a less powerful processor.
What we know for now is that it is an octa-core processor clocked at up to 2.3GHz. The smartphone offers 4GB RAM with option of 64GB or 128GB built-in storage.
You also get an extended RAM of up to 3GB, which means you get an effective memory of 7GB for a smoother experience. Battery capacity is retained at 6000 mAh just like the Hot 11 Play.
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Connectivity
The android phone features USB Type-C port with OTG support, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi. It supports 4G LTE. 5G connectivity is not available on this phone.
Infinx Hot 12 Play Price and Availability
Infinix Hot 12 Play price starts around 85,500 Naira for the model with 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage and 99,900 Naira for the model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Price starts at around $171.99. Hot 12 Play costs about 2006 GHC in Ghana and 16,400 KES in Kenya.
The affordable android phone was announced in April 2022 and is expected to be available for purchase starting May, 2022.
Infinix Hot 12 Play Specs
Here are a few specs of the Infinix Hot 12 Play:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12, XOS 10
- Processor: Octa-core Processor (up to 2.3GHz)
- GPU: –
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Racing Black, Champaign Gold, Horizon Blue, or Daylight Green
- Dimension: 170.5 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.82 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi), 90 Hz Refresh Rate, 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen Protection: Yes (Glass)
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), autofocus + QVGA AI Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, (wide), Dual-LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes, up to 30GB free cloud storage from Geniex
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, 21.1 Mbps (download), 5.76 Mbps (upload)
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes, DTS
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 6000 mAh non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: up to 21 hours
- Standby Time: up to 60 days
- Fast Charging: –
