In this post we will look at comparing the specifications and features of the new Infinix Note 12 with two other budget phones that are popular within the sub-Rs15,000 segment: that is the Redmi 10 Prime (2022) and the Realme 9i.
Infinix Note 12 vs Redmi 10 Prime vs Realme 9i
Price Comparison
Beginning with the price starting with the pricing, the Infinix Note 12 starts at just Rs 11,999 for the 4GB+64GB version and the 6GB+128GB variant costs 12,999. It’s available through Flipkart. There is a Redmi 10 Prime model with 64GB of RAM model costs $11,999 while the 8GB+128GB model is priced at Rs 14,999. It is available on the Redmi 10 Prime is available through Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Stores across India.
The Realme 9i costs 13-499 for the variant with the 64GB+4GB model, the variant with 4GB+128GB costs 14,999, and the 6GB+128GB version costs around Rs 15,999. This Realme phone is sold on Flipkart, Realme.com, and offline retailers all over India.
Design
Infinix Note 12 Infinix Note 12 comes with a mysterious matte look on the back and an uniform frame on the sides. It measures 76.6 by 164.43 8.03 x 8.03 millimeters, and weighs a hefty 165 grams. Force Black and Jewel Blue color options. The front of it has Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Redmi 10 Prime offers EVOL design and has a matte finish in Phantom Black and Astral White colors and a glossy look on Bifrost Blue. The phone weighs in at 192 grams and measures 9.6mm thick.
The Realme 9i has stripes-like textures on the back, and an optical coating that is 8 layers thick. This phone comes as Prism Black and Prism Blue color options. The phone weighs 8.4mm thick and weighs 190 grams.
Display
Infinix is a standout in this category since it is the only company to have an AMOLED-based display. But, the Redmi and Realme competitors offer the 90Hz refresh rate display.
Infinix Note 12 Infinix Note 12 comes with an 6.7-inch Full HD+AMOLED screen, 92% screen-to-body ratio 60Hz refresh rate the touch sample rate is 180Hz 1,000nits peak brightness Widevine L1 support and 100% coverage of DCI-P3 as well as Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front.
The Redmi 10 Prime flaunts a 6.5-inch Full HD+ LCD panel that has a 90Hz screen refresh rate. It is also equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front. Realme 9i Realme 9i, on other hand, comes with an 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display, and 90Hz refresh rate and as much as 400-nits of brightness.
Performance
Infinix Note 12 Infinix Note 12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 processor that can reach the ability to clock up to 2GHz and runs XOS 10 based on Android 11 with an Android 12 update expected to come out on August 22, 2022. It comes with 4/6GB of LPDDR4X RAM as well as up to 128GB of eMCP memory.
It is Redmi 10 Prime is also powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 processor with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X memory and 128GB of eMMC storage. It runs MIUI 12.5 which is based upon Android 11. The other hand the Realme 9i comes powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, which can go the capability of up to 2.4GHz clock speed as well as up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM as well as 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The phone runs Realme UI 2.0 built of Android 11.
While both the Infinix as well as Redmi both run on the exact same chip however, the Realme is equipped with the Snapdragon chipset, which has a higher clock speeds and larger storage, too.
Cameras
For camera capabilities in terms of camera, the Infinix Note 12 comes with an f/1,6 aperture and a 50MP main camera. an aperture of f/1,6 as well as a 2MP depth sensor as well as an artificial intelligence lens. On the front, there’s an 8MP snapper that can be used for video calls and selfies. Its Redmi 10 Prime offers a 50MP f/1.8 main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 2MP macro camera as well as a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, it has an 8MP camera.
The Realme 9i has three cameras, including 50MP of primary sensor and f/1.8 aperture, as well as an 2MP B&W portrait lens as well as two-megapixel macro camera. It also has an 16MP front-facing camera, with an f/2.1 aperture. While every phone has the same 50MP main camera however, the inclusion of an ultra-wide-angle lens, which is available on Redmi 10 Prime Redmi 10 Prime, does make it stand out from the crowd.
Battery
Infinix Note 12 Infinix Note 12 draws power from the 5,000mAh battery , and it supports Type-C fast charging. Its Redmi 10 Prime is backed by a massive 6000mAh battery, which is able to support Type-C fast charging of 18W (22.5W within the charger). The Realme 9i comes with an 5,000mAh battery with the 33W Dart Charge support. Although Redmi provides a bigger battery, it’s not as efficient when it comes to speedy charging speeds.
Verdict
Its Infinix Note 12 is one of the phones that cost less than $12,000 that has An AMOLED-based display. But, it isn’t on the high-refresh rate screen. If you prefer to watch videos on their phones or tablet, this Infinix Note 12 will be an excellent choice as it comes with Widevine L1 support to stream HD content.
If you prefer cameras and cameras, this Redmi 10 Pro does offer the best camera configuration as compared against the others. Although the other specifications are the same to each of the three models however, the low price that comes with Infinix Note 12 is a distinct advantage. Infinix Note 12 gives it an edge over other phones on this list.
