Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 30
Infinix Note 12i
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.761.7
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 30 features a slightly larger 6.78-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, compared to the 6.82-inch display of the Infinix Note 12i, which has a lower resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- Both phones utilize an IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Hot 30 offers better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 30 is powered by the Helio G88 chipset, while the Note 12i uses the Helio G85, making the Hot 30 marginally more capable.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Note 12i includes an additional depth sensor.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 33W charging for both models.
- The Hot 30 runs on Android 13 with XOS 12.6, whereas the Note 12i operates on Android 12 with XOS 10.6, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 30
Infinix Note 12i
General
Release Date
2023, March 31
2022, May 11
Announced
2023, March 31
2022, May 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.55", AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
8 MP
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 55% in 30 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.7 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
170.7 x 77.4 x 8.3 mm (6.72 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
196 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White, Free Fire
Force Black, Snowfall
Foldable
✗
✗
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 12.6
Android 12, XOS 10.6
OS Version
Android 13, XOS 12.6
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

