Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 79
Portability 44
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 39/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC: The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3998145
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, XOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 209 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
79
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

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

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