Infinix Zero 2023 vs Note 12 (2023)

Infinix Zero 2023 Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Infinix Zero 2023 (with MediaTek Dimensity 1080) that was released on November 8 2022 against the Infinix Note 12 (2023) which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 and came out 1 month before. On this page you will find tests full specs strengths and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.

Differences
Review
Specs
Benchmarks
Battery life
Camera
Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 2023

Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
Ability to record video in 4K resolution
39% faster in single-core GeekBench 5 test: 783 and 564 points

Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 12 (2023)

AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
The front-facing camera can record video at 1440p

Review

Display Screen quality color accuracy brightness Zero 2023 80 Note 12 (2023) 76 Performance CPU/GPU performance in apps and games Zero 2023 56 Note 12 (2023) 43 Battery Battery life charging type and speed Zero 2023 84 Note 12 (2023) 84 Camera Photo and video recording quality Zero 2023 63 Note 12 (2023) 63 Connectivity Networks ports data transmission Zero 2023 85 Note 12 (2023) 77 NanoReview score Final comparison evaluation Zero 2023 70 Note 12 (2023) 66

Value for money

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Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests Phone: Zero 2023 vs Note 12 (2023)

Display

Type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Size	6.78 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2460 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio	-	20:9
PPI	396 ppi	393 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Max rated brightness	450 nits	-
HDR support	No	-
Screen protection	Tempered glass	Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio	84.6%	86.2%
Display features	-	- DCI-P3

Design and build

Height	168.7 mm (6.64 inches)	164.4 mm (6.47 inches)
Width	76.5 mm (3.01 inches)	76.5 mm (3.01 inches)
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35 inches)	7.8 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight	201 gramm (7.09 oz)	195 gramm (6.88 oz)
Waterproof	No	No
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	White Black Orange	White Gray Blue
Fingerprint scanner	Yes in home button	Yes in home button

Screen-to-body ratio Zero 2023 84.6% Note 12 (2023) +2% 86.2%

Performance

Tests of Infinix Zero 2023 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in the benchmarks

SoC
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 1080	MediaTek Helio G99
Max. clock	2600 MHz	2200 MHz
CPU cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A78	- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
Lithography process	6 nanometers	6 nanometers
Graphics	Mali-G68 MC4	Mali-G57 MC2

Memory
RAM size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Channels	2	2

Storage
Storage size	256 GB	128 256 GB
Memory card	MicroSD	MicroSD
Memory card max. size	Up to 2048 GB	Up to 2048 GB

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (Single-Core) Zero 2023 +39% 783 Note 12 (2023) 564 Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core) Zero 2023 +12% 2028 Note 12 (2023) 1811 AnTuTu Benchmark 9 Zero 2023 n/a Note 12 (2023) 322752

CPU	-	90441
GPU	-	84036
Memory	-	74873
UX	-	73329
Total score	-	322752

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Software

Operating system	Android 12	Android 12
ROM	XOS 12	XOS 10.6

Battery

Specifications
Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charge power	33 W	33 W
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	No	No
Fast charging	Yes (30% in 29 min)	Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time	1:53 hr	1:32 hr

Camera

Specs and camera test of smartphones

Main camera
Matrix	50 megapixels	50 megapixels
Image resolution	8192 x 6144	8160 x 6120
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	Quad LED	Quad LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K video recording	No	No
4K video recording	Up to 30FPS	No
1080p video recording	Up to 60FPS	Up to 30FPS
Lenses	3 (50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP)	3 (50 MP + 2 MP + 0 MP)
Wide (main) lens	- 50 MP - Aperture: f/1.6 - Phase autofocus	- 50 MP - Aperture: f/1.6 - Phase autofocus
Macro lens	- 2 MP	-
Depth lens	- 2 MP	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4
Camera features	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Selfie camera
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Image resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Aperture	f/2.0	-
Sensor type	-	CMOS
Sensor size	1/2.76"	-
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS	1440p at 30 FPS

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5	5
Bluetooth features	LE	LE
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG
GPS	GPS GLONASS Beidou Galileo	GPS GLONASS Beidou Galileo
NFC*	-	Yes
Infrared port	No	No

Network
Number of SIM*	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support*	No	No
Hybrid slot	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Sound

Speakers	-	Stereo
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	No	Yes
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

Other

Category	Mid-range	Mid-range
Announced	November 2022	October 2022
Release date	November 2022	October 2022
Sensors	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint

*Disclaimer! NFC GSM network support and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

If the display performance and connectivity are more important to you then choose the Infinix Zero 2023. But if the design and sound are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Note 12 (2023).

Cast your vote

So which phone would you choose? Infinix Zero 2023 2 (100%) Infinix Note 12 (2023) 0 (0%) Vote Total votes: 2

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