Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi 17

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 48 points (87/100 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

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?


  • Overall rating 39/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 191g vs 209g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (63/100 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: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Unisoc T610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3404616
Geekbench Single — 3566
Geekbench Multi — 10162
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, XOS 10 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 209 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

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

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

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

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
79
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (85/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (63/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

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

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