Infinix Note 30 vs Note 12 (2023)
64
out of 100
VS
62
out of 100
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Infinix Note 30 (with MediaTek Helio G99) that was released on May 22, 2023, against the Infinix Note 12 (2023), which is powered by the same chip and came out 8 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 30
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- More recent OS version: Android 13 versus 12
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
- The phone is 8-months newer
- Reverse charging feature
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- AMOLED display (versus competitor''s IPS LCD)
- Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus UFS 2.1
- Weighs 24 grams less
- The front-facing camera can record video at 1440p
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (
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) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 396 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 580 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR support | No | - |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.5% | 86.2% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
- DCI-P3
- Always-On Display |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.62 mm (6.64 inches) | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Width | 76.6 mm (3.02 inches) | 76.5 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.58 mm (0.34 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue | White, Gray, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 128 | 128 |
| GPU clock | 1100 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~281.6 GFLOPS | ~281.6 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 120452 | 138492 |
| GPU | 81381 | 51297 |
| Memory | 94649 | 109643 |
| UX | 113528 | 105405 |
| Total score | 410714 | 407567 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Stability | 98% | 99% |
| Graphics test | 7 FPS | 7 FPS |
| Graphics score | 1252 | 1251 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9262 | 8048 |
| Video editing | 6412 | 6606 |
| Photo editing | 26025 | 25359 |
| Data manipulation | 7460 | 6713 |
| Writing score | 13030 | 13158 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | - |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| ROM | XOS 13 | XOS 10.6 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 33 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | - |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (64% in 30 min) | Yes (50% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:57 hr | 1:32 hr |
| Web browsing | 10:40 hr | - |
| Watching video | 12:25 hr | - |
| Gaming | 05:31 hr | - |
| Standby | 124 hr | - |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 64 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 8160 x 6120 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Lenses | 3 (64 MP + 2 MP) | 3 (50 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 64 MP
- Aperture: f/1.7 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2", Omnivision OV64B (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 50 MP
- Aperture: f/1.6 - Phase autofocus |
| Depth lens |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Camera features |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | - |
| Pixel size | 0.8 microns | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | - |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1440p at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC * | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM * | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support * | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | May 2023 | October 2022 |
| Release date | May 2023 | October 2022 |
| Sensors |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 33 W |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the display, gaming, and software are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Note 30 . But if the battery life is more of a priority – go for the Infinix Note 12 (2023) .
