Infinix Note 12i vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't; the Infinix Note 12i is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 214g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12i by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.