Before now, it literally unfair to compare the Tecno Camon series with the Hot series from Infinix as both are targeted at different segments of the market. Although, while both series remains midrange devices, the Camon counterpart tends to pack more punch in it camera and CPU segment than the Hot series, but the reverse is starting to be the case.
It all began with the Hot 6 Pro, which boasted a Snapdragon CPU, then Hot 7 Pro, with a massive 10-core CPU, and now the just announced Infinix Hot 8, now running on same CPU as the latest Tecno Camon 12. Wait, you won’t understand what I’m talking about fully, until you go through the comparison table below.
Infinix Hot 8 vs Tecno Camon 12
| Infinix Hot 8 | Tecno Camon 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 inches IPS display U-shaped Notch | 6.52 inches IPS display U-shaped Notch |
| CPU | 2.0GHz Octa-core Mediatek Helio P22 | 2.0GHz Octa-core Mediatek Helio P22 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| Storage | 32/64 GB | 32/64 GB |
| RAM | 3/4 GB | 3/4 GB |
| Main camera | 16 + 2 + 0.3 MP (Quad-LED) | 13 + 8 + 2 MP (Quad-LED) |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP (Single-LED) | 16 MP (Dual-LED) |
| OS & UI | Android 9.0 (Pie) (XOS 5.0) | Android 9.0 (Pie) (HiOS v5.5) |
| Data | 2G/3G/4G LTE | 2G/3G/4G LTE |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion | 4000 mAh Li-ion |
| Additional Features | Fingerprint Sensor (Rear) | Fingerprint Sensor (Rear) |
| Dimension (Weight) | - | - |
| Price | $99 (N37500) | $129 (N47500) |
Hot 8 vs Camon 12: Your help is needed please
Now, if asked, which is better between the Infinix Hot 8 and the Tecno Camon 12, what would once answer be? Some could say it definitely the Camon 12, and even mention better camera set up as their reason. Well, that’s good enough. But the Hot 8’s built-in 5000mah battery, well, some fans can give up any camera prowess just to get it. So you be the judge, from the table above, which of these two devices will you pick, and what would your reason be?