Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Redmi K90 Max
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Redmi K90 Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.