Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.