Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 17/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 65 points (82/100 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 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 65 points higher (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC: The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3593401
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 226 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (93/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (72/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (38/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 65 points (82/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.