Infinix Note 12
#2109
Realme 8i
#1970Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12
Realme 8i
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.862.3
Summary
- The Infinix Note 12 features a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1000 nits and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Realme 8i has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Note 12 is powered by the Helio G88 chipset, whereas the Realme 8i utilizes the Helio G96, offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the Note 12 can record video at 1440p, while the Realme 8i is limited to 1080p.
- Both smartphones have a 5000mAh battery, but the Note 12 supports faster 33W charging compared to the 18W of the Realme 8i.
- Both run on Android 11, but the Note 12 uses XOS 10.6, while the Realme 8i operates on Realme UI 2.0.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, though the Infinix is slightly lighter at 184.5g compared to the Realme's 194g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Note 12
Realme 8i
General
Release Date
2022, April 26
2021, September 09
Announced
2022, April 26
2021, September 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED, 1000 nits (peak)
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, 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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps
1080p@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
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
184.5 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jewel Blue, Force Black, Sunset Golden
Space Black, Space Purple
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 Direct
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 10.6
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 11, XOS 10.6
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes