Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12i
Realme C51s
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 Note 12i features a slightly larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme C51s has a 6.74-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, also at 90Hz but with a peak brightness of 560 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Note 12i is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, whereas the C51s uses the Unisoc Tiger T612, with both offering 128GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations (4GB for Note 12i and 6GB for C51s).
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Note 12i can record video at 1440p, while the C51s is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh with 33W charging, and both run on different Android versions, with the Note 12i on Android 12 with XOS 10.6 and the C51s on Android 13 with Realme UI.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the C51s is lighter and slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Note 12i
Realme C51s
General
Release Date
2022, May 11
2024, March 15
Announced
2022, May 11
2024, March 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57
Memory
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, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 ,(auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 0-50% in 28 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
170.7 x 77.4 x 8.3 mm (6.72 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
167.2 x 76.7 x 7.5 mm (6.58 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight
198 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Force Black, Snowfall
Shiny Green, Mighty Black
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 13, Realme UI
OS Version
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 13, Realme UI
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

