Infinix Hot 12 vs Xiaomi 17
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Xiaomi 17
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Infinix Hot 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Hot 12 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Hot 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Infinix Hot 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.