Infinix Hot 12 Play
#2271
Xiaomi Poco M5
#2017Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi Poco M5
Performance
75.079.0
Camera
29.919.1
Display
73.077.5
Battery
37.733.7
Build
67.987.4
Connectivity
50.765.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.452.6
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 12 Play features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Poco M5 has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Poco M5 is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Helio G99 chipset compared to the Helio G37 in the Hot 12 Play, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Camera-wise, the Poco M5 has a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, significantly outclassing the 13 MP single camera of the Hot 12 Play.
- The Hot 12 Play boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery, compared to the 5000 mAh in the Poco M5, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Hot 12 Play using Android 11 and XOS 10, while the Poco M5 comes with Android 12 and is upgradable to Android 14, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the Poco M5 includes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi Poco M5
General
Release Date
2022, May 23
2022, September 05
Announced
2022, May 23
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withXiaomi Poco M5for India
Display
Size
6.82"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm) - X6816Unisoc T610 (12 nm) - X6816C
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) - X6816Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - X6816C
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - X6816Mali-G52 MP2 - X6816C
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AFQVGA
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171 x 78 x 8.9 mm (6.73 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
209 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Daylight Green, Champagne Gold
Black, Green, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.04 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 10
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass