Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12 Play
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.