Infinix Note 12
#1493
Realme 8i
#2165Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12
Realme 8i
Performance
74.377.6
Camera
37.329.6
Display
84.679.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
58.763.6
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
57.851.2
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP
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
1080p@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 76.7 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
Colors
Jewel Blue, Force Black, Sunset Golden
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 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, 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