Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 17
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Note 12i by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.