Infinix Note 12i vs Oppo A38
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 36/100 vs 35/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Infinix Note 12i
Oppo A38
- Overall rating 35/100
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Oppo A38, the Oppo A38 scores 1 points higher (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 and the Infinix Note 12i are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). 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 Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 720 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Oppo A38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 and the Infinix Note 12i are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
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 Oppo A38 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 edges out the Infinix Note 12i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Oppo A38?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Oppo A38 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Oppo A38?
The Infinix Note 12i is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A38 is a better fit for everyday use.