Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't; the Infinix Note 12 G96 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.