Infinix Note 12 G88 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Infinix Note 12 G88 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 365,001); the Infinix Note 12 G88 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Note 12 G88

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Note 12 G88 better?

  • Lighter: 184g vs 226g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 365001
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G88 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 G88 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 365001 3667711
Geekbench Single 430 3639
Geekbench Multi 1375 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.4×76.7×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 184 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Infinix Note 12 G88

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Note 12 G88

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Note 12 G88

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 12 G88 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 12 G88 MediaTek Helio G88
42/100
365001 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +90.0%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12 G88 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Note 12 G88

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (97/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (93/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (80/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G88 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Infinix Note 12 G88 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G88 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.