Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Realme 8i
Performance
84.377.6
Camera
37.329.6
Display
80.279.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
57.863.6
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
58.751.2
Summary
- The Infinix Note 12 (2023) features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Realme 8i has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a higher 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Infinix is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, offering better efficiency than the Realme's Helio G96.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the Infinix can record video at 1440p, whereas the Realme is limited to 1080p.
- Both smartphones have a 5000mAh battery, but the Infinix supports faster 33W charging compared to the Realme's 18W.
- Infinix runs on Android 12 with XOS 10.6, while Realme operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Infinix.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Realme 8i
General
Release Date
2022, October 06
2021, September 09
Announced
2022, October 06
2021, September 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
Panorama
Video Recording
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm (6.47 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Volcanic Grey, Tuscany Blue, Alpine White
Space Black, Space Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Bluetooth
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

