The Infinix Hot 10T is one of the hottest entry-level smartphones on the market right now. The smartphone packs a decent technical profile with an equally enticing price tag.
The Samsung Galaxy A12 on the other hand is also another popular budget Android smartphone on the market. The A12 launched into the market early in 2021.
That said, how do the two smartphones compare? Here’s a breakdown that provides insights on which between the two smartphones provides the best value for your cash.
Unique Selling Proposition
The two smartphones have three common value propositions; sophisticated displays, multi-cameras and superior battery performance. In just the USP context, the smartphones are almost identical.
Technical Profile Comparison
Design
The Infinix Hot 10T packs a trendy design concept with the highlight being on the camera profile of the smartphone. The Galaxy A12 on the other hand assumes a rather compact and minimalist design profile.
Both the two smartphones have polycarbonate construction.
Display
| Specifications | INFINIX Hot 10T | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.82 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Display Resolution | 720x1640 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Display Resolution Density | 263 PPI | 270 PPI |
| Display Type | TFT | PLS |
On an apples-to-apples comparison, the Infinix HOT 10T packs a larger display (about 0.3-inches larger). A larger display is always an advantage primarily when it comes to gaming and watching videos. The Infinix HOT 10T is marketed as a gaming smartphone, therefore, the display size is indeed a plus.
However, on a granular level, the Samsung Galaxy A12 has a slightly higher screen resolution density (a measure of sharpness) due to its smaller display size.
Camera
| Specifications | INFINIX Hot 10T | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 48+2+AI | 48+5+2+2 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Flash | Quad LED | Single LED |
The Infinix Hot 10T packs a triple rear camera profile while the Samsung Galaxy A12 packs a quad rear camera profile. However, the Hot 10T packs an additional AI lens, a feature that is conspicuously missing on the Galaxy A12.
Selfie-wise, both the smartphone packs an 8MP lens for your selfies and video calls.
Performance
| Specifications | INFINIX Hot 10T | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Micro SD | Yes, up to 128 GB | Yes, up to 128 GB |
The Helio G70 powers the Infinix Hot 10T while Helio P35 powers the Galaxy A12. Both the chipset are from MediaTek and thus a comparison is done.
Whereas the P35 is a decent chipset, the Helio G70 on the Infinix Hot 10T is better since it is optimized for gaming and running intensive apps. You can, therefore expect better performance when gaming with the Hot 10T as compared to the Galaxy A12.
Both the Infinix Hot 10T and Samsung Galaxy A12 come with 128GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy A12 however, disappoints when it comes to software. The smartphone runs Android 10 out of the box, a disappointed when you compare it with the Hot 10T that runs Android 11 out of the box.
Battery
| Specifications | INFINIX Hot 10T | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
Both the Infinix Hot 10T and Samsung Galaxy A12 packs a Li-Ion 5000 mAh. However, the Hot 10T packs several complimentary battery features such as Safe charge, that provide extra utility.
Pricing
| Specifications | INFINIX Hot 10T | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| 64+4 GB | Ksh. 15,499 | Ksh. 16,499 |
| 128+4 GB | Ksh. 17,499 | Ksh. 17,999 |
Commentary
On paper, both the Infinix Hot 10T and Samsung Galaxy A12 are quite decent smartphones. However, Hot 10T appears to provide better value for cash especially when you consider its performance profile.
We have written quite a bit about the Infinix Hot 10T. You should check out its technical review and unboxing to get more insights about the smartphone.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
