Infinix Note 12 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Infinix Note 12 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 47/100 (a 15-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 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 5G
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Infinix Note 12 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1900
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 186g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 15 points higher (62/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Infinix Note 12 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 5G | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×76.9×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Infinix Note 12 5G by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (64/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 5G (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Infinix Note 12 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 12 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Infinix Note 12 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.