Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Zero 30
The Infinix Note 12i (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 35/100 (a 26-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 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Infinix Zero 30
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
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 198g
- 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 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 26 points higher (61/100 vs 35/100). 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 (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Infinix Zero 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 981459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1120 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 3665 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Zero 30
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Zero 30
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 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 and Infinix Zero 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero 30 leads Infinix Note 12i 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 (59/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (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 is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i 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 or the Infinix Zero 30?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Infinix Zero 30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Zero 30 (89/100 vs 43/100).