Infinix Hot 12i vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 11/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 155,362); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12i doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Infinix Hot 12i
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12i vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (62/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12i significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12i | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Infinix Hot 12i
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 12i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 12i and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 12i by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Hot 12i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12i significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (62/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 51 points (62/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12i and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 12i has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12i over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 12i is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.