Infinix Hot 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M05 leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Samsung Galaxy M05
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Samsung Galaxy M05 scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy M05 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Infinix Hot 12 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Samsung Galaxy M05 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Infinix Hot 12 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Samsung Galaxy M05 edges out the Infinix Hot 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Samsung Galaxy M05 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy M05 (30/100 vs 10/100).