Infinix Hot 12i vs Infinix Zero 40
The Infinix Hot 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Infinix Zero 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 40 leads — 66/100 vs 26/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12i doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12i
Infinix Zero 40
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 486
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12i vs the Infinix Zero 40, the Infinix Zero 40 scores 40 points higher (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 40 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 40 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12i | Infinix Zero 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.6 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12i
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Zero 40
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 12i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Zero 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Infinix Zero 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12i is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 40 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 40 points (66/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12i and the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Hot 12i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Infinix Zero 40 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Zero 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12i over the Infinix Zero 40?
The Infinix Hot 12i is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Zero 40 is a better fit for active users.