Infinix Note 12i vs Poco F9 Pro
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 348,562); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Infinix Note 12i by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.