Infinix Zero 30
#493
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
#481Category Breakdown
Infinix Zero 30
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Performance
93.492.1
Camera
92.494.5
Display
92.692.2
Battery
33.729.8
Build
75.478.7
Connectivity
75.087.8
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
76.176.3
Summary
- The Infinix Zero 30 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery has a more premium aluminum frame.
- In terms of display, the Zero 30 offers a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, compared to the 6.67-inch OLED display of the Redmi Note 12, which supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision at 120Hz.
- Performance-wise, the Zero 30 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8020, while the Redmi Note 12 uses the Dimensity 1080, with the latter having a slightly higher GPU performance.
- The camera system on the Redmi Note 12 is superior with a 200 MP main sensor versus the Zero 30's 108 MP, although both support OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zero 30 at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi Note 12 charges significantly faster at 210W.
- Software experience differs as well, with the Zero 30 running Android 13 with XOS 13, while the Redmi Note 12 operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, and it includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, which the Zero 30 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Zero 30
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
General
Release Date
2023, September 01
2022, October 27
Announced
2023, September 01
2022, October 27
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery edition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Display
Size
6.78"
6.67"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 950 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details
68W wired, 80% in 30 min
210W wired, PD3.0, 66% in 5 min, 100% in 9 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
207.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) or eco leather back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Rome Green, Golden Hour, Fantasy Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 13
Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass