Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Hot 12 Play

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 79
Portability 59
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 224g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).

Infinix Hot 12 Play: The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3950082
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 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 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, XOS 10 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Play

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12 Play

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
79
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12 Play

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.