Infinix Note 12i 2022 vs Xiaomi 17

The Infinix Note 12i 2022 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Note 12i 2022

Performance 29
Display 67
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Note 12i 2022 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1461
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Note 12i 2022 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i 2022 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 12i 2022 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 348562 3404616
Geekbench Single 419 3566
Geekbench Multi 1461 10162
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.5×76.7×7.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Infinix Note 12i 2022

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Note 12i 2022

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Note 12i 2022

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Note 12i 2022 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Note 12i 2022 MediaTek Helio G85
39/100
348562 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.8%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Note 12i 2022

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (95/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 (87/100 vs 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 Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i 2022 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i 2022 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Infinix Note 12i 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i 2022 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i 2022 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i 2022 over the Xiaomi 17?

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