Infinix Note 12 G88 vs TCL 40 NxtPaper

The Infinix Note 12 G88 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12 G88 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 40 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000).

The Infinix Note 12 G88 edges out the TCL 40 NxtPaper by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Note 12 G88

Performance 29
Display 81
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money —

TCL 40 NxtPaper

Performance 29
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Infinix Note 12 G88 better?

  • Lighter: 184g vs 195g

  • Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)

What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?

  • Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G88 vs the TCL 40 NxtPaper, the Infinix Note 12 G88 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 G88 TCL 40 NxtPaper
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 365001 365001
Geekbench Single 430 430
Geekbench Multi 1375 1375
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate — 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11, XOS 10.6 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.4×76.7×7.9 mm 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 184 g 195 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Infinix Note 12 G88

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Note 12 G88

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Note 12 G88

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 12 G88 and TCL 40 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 12 G88 MediaTek Helio G88
42/100
365001 AnTuTu
TCL 40 NxtPaper MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

The Infinix Note 12 G88 edges out the TCL 40 NxtPaper by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G88 and the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

The Infinix Note 12 G88 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the TCL 40 NxtPaper — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G88 over the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 12 G88 (81/100 vs 54/100).