The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a budget Android smartphone unveiled in April 2022 and recently became available for purchase in Kenya. The Hot 12 Play is a successor to the Infinix Hot 10 Play (there was no Hot 11), another great entry-level smartphone also launched the same time last year.
The Infinix Hot 12 Play packs a solid technical profile and some awesome upgrades with highlights being on the display, battery, and performance profiles. That said, here is a look at what the device has to offer.
Key Specs of the Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Display Size: 6.82-inch
- Dimensions: 170.47 x 77.60 x 8.32mm
- RAM: 4GB
- Back Camera: 13+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000mAh
- Price in Kenya: Ksh. 14,999
Display
Display Size: 6.82-inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 271 ppi
The Infinix Hot 12 Play boasts a large 6.82-inch IPS LCD display supporting up to 720p resolution, pretty much like its predecessor. The display size is quite large by normal standards, it might even feel a bit hefty on the hands.
However, the size is just right for offering wider viewing angles and better points of view, especially during gameplay, which is essentially the smartphone’s unique selling proposition.
Speaking of gaming, Infinix brought a few upgrades to the Hot 12 Play including a 90Hz refresh rate for faster responses and a centered punch-hole for more screen-view real estate. All this combined makes the Hot 12 Play perfect for binge-watching media as well as offering an immersive gameplay experience.
Design
Dimensions: 170.47 x 77.60 x 8.32mm
Most handsets these days come with shiny and colorful design schemes to make them look trendy especially to their target market, the millennial smartphone buyer, and the Hot 12 Play is no exception.
The smartphone packs a fine design profile. You get a compact poly-carbonate construction featuring a glossy rear cover that is dazzling and pleasing to the eye. The Hot 10 Play is available in four colors; Racing Black, Legend White, Origin Blue, and Lucky Green.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11
CPU: 2.3Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 4GB
Internal Storage: 128GB
Micro SD: Yes
The Hot 12 Play is built for gamers on a budget. The smartphone packs the Helio G35 chipset. Although it is a downgrade compared to its predecessor that sported the G70, the G35 chipset works just as good and clocks at 2.3Ghz. It was also primarily built by MediaTek for gaming phones that cost 15k or less.
And since this is a gaming-centric smartphone, Infinix installed a bunch of engines and kits to enhance your gameplay experience. For instance, XArena that runs on Infinix’s Dar-Link engine, optimizes your smartphone’s battery and memory so you can have the most fun while using the least amount of power.
Plus, the 4GB memory comes with extended RAM technology expandable up to 7GB, greatly improving speed and performance across various usage scenarios.
Storage-wise, the Hot 12 play offers 128GB for internal storage and additionally offers a micro-SD card slot for you to expand your storage if necessary. Straight out of the box, the Hot 12 Play runs Android 11 alongside Infinix’s UI XOS 10.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13+2MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Infinix Hot 12 Play packs a 13+2 MP rear camera profile for general photography and an 8MP camera for your selfies. The Hot 12 Play is strategically focused for the gaming crowd, so it explains why the device has some low resolution lenses.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000mAh
The Infinix Hot 12 Play features a Li-Po 6000mAh battery. It’s large enough to last two days or even three, especially if you are a moderate smartphone user. As for gamers, the Hot 12 Play will last a day until its next charging cycle.
The only downside in the battery department is the charger. The smartphone comes with a 10W charger. It’s a bit slow and it will take a couple of hours for the device to fully charge considering its capacity. However, once it’s done, you are good to go.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 16,499 and is available for purchase in stores countrywide.
Check out; Infinix Hot 12 Play: Unboxing and First Impressions
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.
