Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 235g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.