Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Realme 8i
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12 G96 leads — 46/100 vs 43/100 (a 3-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Realme 8i
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Realme 8i, the Infinix Note 12 G96 scores 3 points higher (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Realme 8i?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 edges out the Realme 8i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Realme 8i?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Realme 8i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 12 G96 (81/100 vs 66/100).