Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 47 points (86/100 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 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 75/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (64/100 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 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
Processor Unisoc T610 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu — 5228014
Geekbench Single — 3715
Geekbench Multi — 14213
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1672x2364
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 67W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, XOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 209 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

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

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

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

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
79
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (79/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (85/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (64/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.