Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Infinix Zero Flip
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Infinix Zero Flip (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero Flip leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 12 G96 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4720); the Infinix Zero Flip is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 493,222); the Infinix Zero Flip has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Infinix Zero Flip
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4720 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Infinix Zero Flip better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 1793
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Infinix Zero Flip, the Infinix Zero Flip scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Zero Flip are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Zero Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 981459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 3665 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4720 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 170.4×73.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Zero Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Zero Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Zero Flip
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Infinix Zero Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero Flip 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 Flip notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (59/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Zero Flip are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Infinix Zero Flip?
The Infinix Zero Flip is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 12 G96 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Infinix Zero Flip?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Infinix Zero Flip — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Infinix Zero Flip?
The Infinix Zero Flip leads on camera score (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Infinix Zero Flip?
The Infinix Zero Flip leads on performance (59/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Infinix Zero Flip?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix Zero Flip (60/100 vs 32/100).