Infinix Note 12i 2022 vs Oppo A38
The Infinix Note 12i 2022 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i 2022
Oppo A38
What makes Infinix Note 12i 2022 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Oppo A38 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i 2022 vs the Oppo A38, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i 2022 | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 720 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.7×7.8 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i 2022
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i 2022 and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i 2022 or the Oppo A38?
The Infinix Note 12i 2022 edges out the Oppo A38 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i 2022 and the Oppo A38?
The Infinix Note 12i 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Oppo A38 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i 2022 over the Oppo A38?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (67/100 vs 44/100).