Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Realme 8i
The Infinix Note 12 VIP (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 VIP leads — 52/100 vs 43/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 8i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Infinix Note 12 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Realme 8i
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 VIP vs the Realme 8i, the Infinix Note 12 VIP scores 9 points higher (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 VIP | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 108 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Note 12 VIP and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Realme 8i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Realme 8i?
The Infinix Note 12 VIP edges out the Realme 8i by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Realme 8i?
The Infinix Note 12 VIP has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 VIP over the Realme 8i?
The Infinix Note 12 VIP is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use.