Xiaomi 12S (128GB) vs Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S vs Infinix Hot 40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2025 8:42 AM, updated: 6/8/2025 9:37 AM

Compare Infinix Hot 40 X Xiaomi 12S (128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Infinix Hot 40 (256GB) Compare Xiaomi 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
IPS

1080x2460

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (128GB)

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25 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+419 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	396 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 0.08MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+8K UHD (7680x4320)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	2K UHD (2560x1440)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+67W103% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	33W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels2% Higher resolution screen
6.28"	vs	+6.78"8% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front cameraAdvantage The Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 32MP

Android 13

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12S (128GB)	Hot 40 (256GB)
Other model names	小米12S 5G (8GB RAM) 2206123SC	Infinix Hot 40 Free Fire X6836
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Infinix
Release date	7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	76.6 x 168.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.64 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.28" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	500nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	XOS 13.5
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)	AnTuTu: 273523 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 0.08MP AI f/2.0
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green	• Colors: Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green • Magic Ring
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12S (128GB)	Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Xiaomi 12S (128GB) vs Infinix Hot 40 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S vs Infinix Hot 40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate