Infinix Hot 20S vs Infinix Note 12 G96
The Infinix Hot 20S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12 G96 leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 12 G96 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 202g).
Infinix Hot 20S
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Overall rating 42/100
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 185g vs 202g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20S vs the Infinix Note 12 G96, the Infinix Note 12 G96 scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Hot 20S are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Hot 20S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (68/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20S | Infinix Note 12 G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.8×8.5 mm | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 20S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 20S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 20S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 20S and Infinix Note 12 G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Hot 20S are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Hot 20S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (68/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Infinix Note 12 G96?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 edges out the Infinix Hot 20S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20S and the Infinix Note 12 G96?
The Infinix Hot 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Infinix Note 12 G96 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20S over the Infinix Note 12 G96?
The Infinix Hot 20S is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Note 12 G96 is a better fit for everyday use.