Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Note 12 vs Huawei nova 8i
Comparison between Infinix Note 12 and Huawei nova 8i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Note 12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 238,114
- against 201,000
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Huawei nova 8i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 33 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.4 %
- against 86 %
- Max. download speed
- 390 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 238,114 Best value | 201,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 Best value | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 Best value | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 4x Kryo 260 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 4x Kryo 260 Silver at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Gold | Silver, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 184.5 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 89.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Note 12 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X663, X663C, X663D | NEN-L22, NEN-LX1, NEN-LX3 |
