Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't; the Infinix Note 12 G96 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G96
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.