Infinix Note 12
#1493
Realme 9i
#1503Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12
Realme 9i
Performance
74.378.8
Camera
37.329.6
Display
84.676.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.871.7
Connectivity
58.762.4
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
57.857.7
Summary
- The Infinix Note 12 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1000 nits and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Realme 9i has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 480 nits typical brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Infinix is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, whereas the Realme utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which is more efficient due to its 6nm process.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Realme offers a macro lens in addition to a depth sensor.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and support 33W charging.
- The Infinix runs on Android 11 with XOS 10.6, while the Realme 9i also runs Android 11 but with Realme UI 4, which is upgradable to Android 13, and it includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Note 12
Realme 9i
General
Release Date
2022, April 26
2022, January 10
Announced
2022, April 26
2022, January 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED, 1000 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
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
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 610
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, 26mm (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
33W wired, 100% in 70 min
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)
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
184.5 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Jewel Blue, Force Black, Sunset Golden
Black, Blue
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
5.0, 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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, XOS 10.6
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass