Infinix Hot 12 vs Infinix Note 30i
The Infinix Hot 12 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Infinix Note 30i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30i leads — 43/100 vs 30/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Infinix Note 30i has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12
Infinix Note 30i
What makes Infinix Hot 12 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Infinix Note 30i better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 vs the Infinix Note 30i, the Infinix Note 30i scores 13 points higher (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30i leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30i significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30i significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30i and the Infinix Hot 12 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 and the Infinix Note 30i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 | Infinix Note 30i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 30i
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 30i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12 and Infinix Note 30i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30i significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30i significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30i and the Infinix Hot 12 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 and the Infinix Note 30i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Infinix Note 30i?
The Infinix Note 30i is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 and the Infinix Note 30i?
The Infinix Hot 12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Infinix Note 30i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 or the Infinix Note 30i?
The Infinix Note 30i leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 over the Infinix Note 30i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 30i (81/100 vs 43/100).