Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 40
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 40 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, resulting in better pixel density on the Hot 40.
- Both devices utilize the same 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth scrolling.
- In terms of performance, the Hot 40 is powered by the Helio G88 chipset with 8GB of RAM, while the Note 12i uses the Helio G85 with 4GB of RAM, making the Hot 40 more capable for multitasking.
- The camera systems are similar with both having a 50 MP main sensor, but the Hot 40 offers a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the 8 MP on the Note 12i.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 33W charging.
- The Hot 40 runs on Android 13 with XOS 13.5, while the Note 12i operates on Android 12 with XOS 10.6, providing a more updated software experience on the Hot 40.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 40
Infinix Note 12i
General
Release Date
2023, December 05
2022, May 11
Announced
2023, December 05
2022, May 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 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 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), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (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, 20-75% in 35 minReverse wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 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 back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green
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 13.5
Android 12, XOS 10.6
OS Version
Android 13, XOS 13.5
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

