Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Poco M5
The Infinix Note 12 (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads — 47/100 vs 41/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 12 (2023) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Poco M5
What makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs the Poco M5, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores 6 points higher (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 (2023) | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.5×7.8 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $170 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 12 (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) notably outperforms the Poco M5 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 (2023) or the Poco M5?
The Infinix Note 12 (2023) edges out the Poco M5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Poco M5?
The Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 (2023) over the Poco M5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (81/100 vs 54/100).