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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy M23

Comparison between Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy M23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix and Samsung.

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The verdict

Neither runs away with it: each wins something.

Category
Category	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Design & display	7.2	6.2
Performance & hardware	5.1	3.9
Camera	3.9	5.2
Connectivity	5.9	6.7
Battery & charging	5.7	5.6

Which one is for you?

Infinix Note 12 (2023), if you care about…

RAM Capacity: 8 GB; against 6 GB
Display Technology: AMOLED; against IPS LCD
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.2; against Bluetooth 5.0
Maximum Storage Capacity: 256 GB; against 128 GB

Samsung Galaxy M23, if you care about…

Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz; against 90 Hz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 775; against 729
Cellular Technologies: GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G; against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G

Specification comparison

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Performance

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Processor Model	MediaTek Helio G99	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Processor Process Size	6 nm Best value	8 nm
Graphics GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Storage Type	UFS 2.2	—
Maximum CPU Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity	256 GB Best value	128 GB
AnTuTu Score	415,300	335,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	729	775 Best value
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	1,979 Best value	1,891
CPU Description	Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz	Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz.
Processor Type	Octa-Core	Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor	Yes	Yes
RAM Capacity	8 GB Best value	6 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage	Yes	Yes
AnTuTu version	v10	v9

Design

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Body Colors	Grey, Blue, White, Black	Green, Blue, Black, Copper, Orange
Body Thickness	7.8 mm Best value	8.4 mm
Body Width	76.5 mm	77 mm
Body Height	164.4 mm	165.5 mm
Weight	195 g Best value	198 g
Usable Surface	86.2 % Best value	82.3 %
Body Materials	Glass, Plastic	Plastic

Battery

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Battery Type	Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power	33 W Best value	25 W
Battery Features	Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator	Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Display Aspect Ratio	20:9	20:9
Display Technology	AMOLED Best value	IPS LCD
Display Diagonal	6.7″ Best value	6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution	1,080 px	1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution	2,400 px	2,408 px Best value
Display Pixel Density	393 ppi	400 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate	90 Hz	120 Hz Best value
Display Contrast Ratio	100,000 :1	—
Display Features	Water Drop Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 90Hz	TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen

Sensors

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Fingerprint Sensor Placement	Side	Side

Sensor

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Sensor Features	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Operating System	Android 12	Android 12
OS Family	Android	Android
OS Version	12	12
OS Update Support	—	2 years
Google Services	Yes	Yes
Widevine L1	—	Yes

Connectivity

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
SIM Configurations	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands	2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41	2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value
Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value
Wi-Fi Features	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2 Best value	Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP	A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Navigation Systems	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value
Connectivity Features	3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE	USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing
USB Version	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
SAR (EU) head	—	0.78 W/kg
SAR (EU) body	—	1.09 W/kg
Max. download speed	650 Mbps	3,700 Mbps Best value
Max. upload speed	150 Mbps	1,600 Mbps Best value

Audio

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Audio Features	Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio Best value	Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos

Technical

Specification	Note 12 (2023)	Galaxy M23
Model numbers	X676C	SM-M236B, SM-M236B/DS, SM-M236L