Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 38
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC: The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Unisoc T610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, XOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm
Weight 209 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (90/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (83/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.