Infinix Note 12 5G vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Infinix Note 12 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 12 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 5G
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Infinix Note 12 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 5G vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 5G | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×76.9×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 5G and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Infinix Note 12 5G by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Infinix Note 12 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 5G and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Infinix Note 12 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 5G or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 5G over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.