Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 493,222); the Infinix Note 12 VIP is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Note 12 VIP

Performance 40
Display 79
Camera —
Battery 54
Portability 60
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 224g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 12 VIP vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Infinix Note 12 VIP are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 VIP Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 493222 3950082
Geekbench Single 674 3639
Geekbench Multi 1793 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 108 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Infinix Note 12 VIP

  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 108MP
  • Front: 16MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Note 12 VIP

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Note 12 VIP

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 12 VIP and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 12 VIP MediaTek Helio G96
52/100
493222 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +87.5%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Note 12 VIP

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (98/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Infinix Note 12 VIP are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (83/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Infinix Note 12 VIP has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 VIP over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.