Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads — 58/100 vs 35/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 348,562); the Infinix Note 30 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 23 points higher (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads Infinix Note 12i by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 23 points (58/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 43/100).