Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Infinix Zero 30
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 30 is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 493,222); the Infinix Zero 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Infinix Zero 30
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 1793
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Zero 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 981459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 3665 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 68W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Zero 30
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Zero 30
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Zero 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Infinix Zero 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero 30 leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (59/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (54/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 12 G96 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Infinix Zero 30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix Zero 30 (54/100 vs 32/100).