Infinix Hot 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Infinix Hot 12 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.