Infinix Note 12i vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 12i leads — 35/100 vs 33/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Samsung Galaxy M05
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Infinix Note 12i scores 2 points higher (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12i and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 12i and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Infinix Note 12i edges out the Samsung Galaxy M05 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 12i (43/100 vs 32/100).