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Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Note 12 (VIP) vs Infinix Smart 20
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Infinix Note 12 (VIP), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Note 12 (VIP), if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 307,000
- against 262,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Infinix Smart 20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 199 g
- OS Version
- 16
- against 12
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black | Black, Blue, Titanium, Orange, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 167.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.4 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 307,000 Best value | 262,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 Best value | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 Best value | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at approximately 1.7–1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 700 nits | 700 nits |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,576 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 259 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 400,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Note 12 (VIP) | Smart 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
