This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 9C and Infinix Hot 12 Play smartphones.
The Xiaomi Redmi 9C features a 6.53-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging rate, triple-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G35 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Infinix Hot 12 Play features a slightly larger 6.82-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, 18W charging rate, dual-camera setup and Unisoc Tiger T610 chipset. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi 9C | Infinix Hot 12 Play |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.53-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels 269 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and "Dot Drop" Notch | 6.82-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1612 Pixels, 259 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.9 x 77.1 x 9.0 mm | 171 x 78 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Midnight Grey, Twilight Blue and Sunrise Orange | Black, Blue, Green, and Gold |
| Our pick: |
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Infinix Hot 12 Play The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a larger and sharper display. It is also slightly lighter and slightly thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Unisoc Tiger T610 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 8x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 256GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with MIUI 12 | Android 12 with XOS 10 |
| Our pick: |
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Infinix Hot 12 Play
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 13MP Main Camera (f/2.2 Aperture, PDAF) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -1080p Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 13MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP AI Portrait Lens -Quad LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
| Front Camera |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS & BeiDou | GPS with A-GPS |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi 9C
The Xiaomi Redmi 9C supports more location systems. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 10W Charging Rate | 18W Charging Rate |
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Infinix Hot 12 Play
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱5,290.00 - Official price of 32GB version in the Philippines ₱5,990.00 - Official price of 64GB version in the Philippines |
₱5,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | August 17, 2020 | July 25, 2022 |
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