Both the Infinix HOT 12 Play and the TECNO Spark 8P are available in the country. They cost almost the same price but have a couple of things that are different about them. This article covers the differences between the two phones to help you choose which one to get.
The HOT 12 Play was launched a few weeks ago, while the Spark 8P came to the market at the end of last year. Both are available offline through retails shops and online through Jumia.
Display:
Both phones feature a 6.8 inch display. But there’s a significant difference between each. The Spark 8P has a Full HD resolution while the HOT 12 Play has a 720p panel. However, the HOT 12 Play supports 90Hz refresh rates while the Spark 8P only supports 60Hz.
Performance:
The Infinix HOT 12 Play is the clear leader here. It has the Helio G85 processor while the Spark 8P has the low-level Helio G35 processor. Both come with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage.
Cameras:
The Spark 8P is the clear winner here in terms of number of Megapixels. It has a 50MP rear camera. The camera on the HOT 12 Play is 13MP. The selfie camera on both is 8MP.
Software:
The Infinix HOT 12 Play comes with Android 12 out of the box. Meanwhile the Spark 8P has Android 11. It will be good to get the newer device because these phones normally don’t get updated frequently, and you’re probably stuck with the version of Android the phone shipped with.
Battery:
In terms of battery the HOT 11 Play is also the clear winner offering a 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The Spark 8P offers a 5000mAh cell only supporting 10W charging. Both charge over a USB Type-C port.
Which one to get:
Between the two which one do you prefer? I would choose the HOT 12 Play because its newer, has a better battery and supports higher refresh rates. However the fact that the Spark 8P has a better resolution, and a 50MP camera, could be a reason to consider it over the HOT 12 Play.
Full specs comparison:
| Infinix HOT 12 Play | TECNO Spark 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| PRICE | RRP KES 16,499 for 64GB and KES 18,499 for 128GB Buy from Jumia | KES 16,999 for 64GB KES 18,900 for 128GB |
| Display | 6.82″ 720p 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. | 6.8″ 1080p 60Hz |
| Rear Camera | 13MP+2MP+AI Lens rear cameras | 50MP+2MP+VGA |
| Front Camera | 8MP (wide) | 8MP with Dual Flash |
| Chipset | Helio G85 | Helio G35 |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Storage | 64/128GB Storage (Expandable Storage with dedicated Slot) | 64/128GB Storage (Expandable Storage with dedicated Slot) |
| Operating System | Android 12 with XOS 10 | Android 11, HiOS 7.5 |
| Battery | 6000 mAh 18W Type-C Charging | 5,000mAh 10W USB Type-c |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio 3.5mm audio jack USB Type-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio 3.5mm audio jack USB Type-C |
| Colour options | Racing Black, Legend White and Origin Blue. | Turquoise Cyan, Tahiti Gold, Atlantic Blue and Iris Purple |
| Others | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner DTS audio Dual Speakers | Rear Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock Dirac Stereo Sound |
Unboxing videos:
- Infinix HOT 12 Play Unboxing here
- TECNO Spark 8P Unboxing here
