Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (93/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (72/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.