Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.