Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 493,222); the Infinix Note 12 VIP is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 VIP vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Infinix Note 12 VIP are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 VIP | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 VIP and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Infinix Note 12 VIP are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Infinix Note 12 VIP has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 VIP over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.