Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Poco M5
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Poco M5 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M5 leads — 25/100 vs 18/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 12 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Poco M5
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Poco M5, the Poco M5 scores 7 points higher (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 408000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $170 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Poco M5?
The Poco M5 edges out the Infinix Hot 12 Play by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Poco M5?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco M5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Poco M5?
The Poco M5 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Poco M5?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.