Infinix Hot 12i vs ZTE Axon 40
The Infinix Hot 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 26/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12i doesn't.
Infinix Hot 12i
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 486
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12i vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 32 points higher (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12i leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12i and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12i | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.6 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 12i
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Hot 12i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 12i and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Infinix Hot 12i by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (61/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 12i is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12i and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12i and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Hot 12i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12i or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12i over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Infinix Hot 12i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.