Infinix Note 12i 2022 vs Infinix Zero 30
The Infinix Note 12i 2022 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 39/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 30 is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 348,562); the Infinix Zero 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i 2022
Infinix Zero 30
What makes Infinix Note 12i 2022 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i 2022 vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 22 points higher (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Note 12i 2022 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i 2022 | Infinix Zero 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 981459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 3665 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 68W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.7×7.8 mm | 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Zero 30
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Zero 30
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Zero 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i 2022 and Infinix Zero 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero 30 leads Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (59/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (54/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Note 12i 2022 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i 2022 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 22 points (61/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i 2022 and the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Note 12i 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i 2022 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i 2022 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i 2022 over the Infinix Zero 30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Infinix Zero 30 (59/100 vs 29/100).