Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 18/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 12 G96 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 15 points higher (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Infinix Note 12 G96: The Infinix Note 12 G96 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Note 12 G96 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 493222
Geekbench Single 678
Geekbench Multi 1895
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (60/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Infinix Note 12 G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.