Infinix Note 12i
#1516
TCL 50 SE
#1323Category Breakdown
Infinix Note 12i
TCL 50 SE
Performance
79.179.5
Camera
48.128.4
Display
73.077.5
Battery
33.735.8
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
50.763.3
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
57.560.0
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Force Black, Snowfall
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass