Infinix Note 12i vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 348,562); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't; the Infinix Note 12i is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Infinix Note 12i by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.