Infinix Hot 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 12 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.