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Hot 12i vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Infinix · 2022

Hot 12i

Hot 12i
72/ 100
Launch MSRP$139 USD
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

iPhone 18 Pro Max
93/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,499 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS iPhone 18 Pro Max BETTER THAN Hot 12i?

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Hot 12i
iPhone 18 Pro MaxWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHot 12iiPhone 18LEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,567 mAh+5,567 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandard45W45W Max
Main Camera Sensor13 MP48 MP48 MP
Screen Display Size6.6"6.9"6.9"
Chassis Weight190g249g190g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Hot 12i:
  • ✓59g lighter chassis (190g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$1360 lower launch MSRP ($139 vs $1499)
  • ✓13MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+567 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHot 12iiPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLED / OLED displayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size6.6"6.9"
Resolution & DensityN/A 1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating SystemAndroid iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory4 GB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage64GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashNVMe fast flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera13 MP48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide CameraN/A48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / DepthNoneTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens8 MP18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Hot 12i Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/A163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight190 g249 g (8.78 oz)
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,567 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/A45W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFCYesYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price$139$1,499 / €1,600
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy Hot 12i:
Lighter body: 190g (59g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $139 (save $1360)
When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 71.6 · Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Hot 12i vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Hot 12i or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Hot 12i (71.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 71.6 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+567 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Hot 12i and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Hot 12i is equipped with a 6.6-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Hot 12i and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Hot 12i scores 68/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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