Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
Performance
75.078.9
Camera
29.928.4
Display
73.076.5
Battery
37.733.7
Build
67.988.6
Connectivity
50.765.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.454.1
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 2400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Poco M5 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, compared to the Helio G37 in the Hot 12 Play, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Poco M5 is significantly better, with a 50 MP rear camera versus the 13 MP on the Hot 12 Play, although both offer 1080p video recording.
- The Hot 12 Play has a larger 6000 mAh battery, while the Poco M5 has a 5000 mAh battery but supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run different software, with the Hot 12 Play using Android 11 with XOS 10 and the Poco M5 featuring Android 12 with MIUI 13, offering distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)
General
Release Date
2022, May 23
2022, September 05
Announced
2022, May 23
2022, September 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 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 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), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, 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
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
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
Poco Yellow, Icy Blue, Power Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.67 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, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

