Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix Note 12 (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 554,590); the Infinix Note 12 (2023) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.5×7.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12 (2023) by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 12 (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 (2023) is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 (2023) by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 (2023) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.