Infinix Hot 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Infinix Hot 12 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Infinix Hot 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Hot 12 Pro

Performance 19
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Infinix Hot 12 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Unisoc Tiger T616 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single 400 3639
Geekbench Multi 1350 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.2×75.8×8.4 mm —
Weight 191 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12 Pro

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (97/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (81/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Pro by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Infinix Hot 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.