Infinix Hot 12 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 348,562); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 12 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.