Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 12i
TCL 305
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 and TCL 305 both feature a plastic build with glass fronts, but the Infinix offers a slightly larger 6.6-inch display compared to the 6.52-inch screen on the TCL, with similar resolutions and refresh rates.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, but the Infinix provides more RAM options, up to 4GB, while the TCL maxes out at 2GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL includes additional depth and macro sensors, while the Infinix has a higher resolution selfie camera at 8 MP compared to the TCL's 5 MP.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Infinix runs on Android 11 with XOS 7.6, while the TCL operates on Android 11 (Go edition) with TCL UI, which may offer a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 12i
TCL 305
General
Release Date
2022, April 12
2022, January 31
Announced
2022, April 12
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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 MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB 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, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
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
Li-Po 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)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Haze Green, Champagne Gold
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 7.6
Android 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
OS Version
Android 11, XOS 7.6
Android 11 (Go edition), TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

