Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (2022) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 17/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 17 points higher (34/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 10 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.