Infinix Note 12i
#2144
TCL 50 SE
#2149Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12i
TCL 50 SE
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 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the TCL 50 SE offers a slightly smaller 6.78-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by MediaTek chipsets, with the Note 12i using the Helio G85 and the TCL 50 SE utilizing the Helio G88, providing similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the TCL 50 SE can record video at 1080p, compared to the Note 12i's 1440p.
- Battery capacities are comparable, with the Note 12i at 5000 mAh and the TCL 50 SE at 5010 mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- The Note 12i runs on Android 12, while the TCL 50 SE comes with Android 14, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Note 12i
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2022, May 11
2024, February 26
Announced
2022, May 11
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
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)
Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 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, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 50% in 30 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)
168.2 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
198 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Force Black, Snowfall
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS Version
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes