Infinix Hot 12 vs Redmi 12C
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 12 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Redmi 12C
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (10/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Redmi 12C, the Infinix Hot 12 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 12 leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Redmi 12C?
The Infinix Hot 12 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 and the Redmi 12C?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Redmi 12C?
The Infinix Hot 12 leads on camera score (10/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Redmi 12C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Hot 12 (43/100 vs 32/100).