Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 12i
Infinix Smart 5
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.257.5
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 12i features a slightly larger display at 6.6 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, compared to the Smart 5's 720 x 1600 pixels, both utilizing IPS LCD technology.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 12i is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a faster 2.0 GHz CPU, while the Smart 5 uses the Helio A20 at 1.8 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the Smart 5 may offer different configurations in some models.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- The Hot 12i runs on Android 11 with XOS 7.6, whereas the Smart 5 operates on Android 10 (Go edition), indicating a more updated software experience in the Hot 12i.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Hot 12i is slightly heavier at 190g compared to the Smart 5's 183g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 12i
Infinix Smart 5
General
Release Date
2022, April 12
2020, August 13
Announced
2022, April 12
2020, August 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFQVGAQVGA
13 MP + QVGA + QVGA (X657 model)or8 MP + QVGA (X657C model)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.49 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
165.4 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Haze Green, Champagne Gold
Ocean Wave, Quetzal Cyan, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 7.6
Android 10 (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 11, XOS 7.6
Android 10 (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

