Infinix Zero 20 vs Note 12 VIP
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.7-inch Infinix Zero 20 (with MediaTek Helio G99) that was released on October 5, 2022, against the Infinix Note 12 VIP, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 and came out 5 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 20
- More energy-efficient CPU – MediaTek Helio G99
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Supports higher wattage charging (120W versus 45W)
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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Value for money
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
PPI | 393 ppi | 393 ppi |
Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
Max rated brightness | 450 nits | 700 nits |
Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
Screen-to-body ratio | 86% | 86.4% |
Display features | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display |
- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display |
Design and build
Height | 164.43 mm (6.47 inches) | 163.5 mm (6.44 inches) |
Width | 76.76 mm (3.02 inches) | 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) |
Thickness | 7.98 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.89 mm (0.31 inches) |
Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
Waterproof | No | No |
Rear material | Plastic | Glass |
Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Colors | Gold, Gray, Green | Black, Gray |
Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in home button | Yes, in home button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2050 MHz |
CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.05 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
GPU clock | 1100 MHz | 950 MHz |
FLOPS | ~278 GFLOPS | ~243 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
CPU | 112270 | 90798 |
GPU | 122260 | 84050 |
Memory | 68103 | 74879 |
UX | 59631 | 96424 |
Total score | 367389 | 345805 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Stability | 99% | 99% |
Graphics test | 7 FPS | 7 FPS |
Graphics score | 1251 | 1192 |
Web score | 7898 | 9377 |
Video editing | 6236 | 6222 |
Photo editing | 25544 | 20910 |
Data manipulation | 7029 | 7684 |
Writing score | 13324 | 12226 |
Memory
RAM size | 8 GB | 4, 8 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Memory clock | 2133 MHz | - |
Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage size | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB |
Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
Operating system | Android 12 | Android 12 |
ROM | XOS 12 | XOS 10.5 |
Battery
Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Max charge power | 45 W | 120 W |
Battery type | Li-Po | - |
Replaceable | No | No |
Wireless charging | No | No |
Reverse charging | No | No |
Fast charging | Yes (75% in 30 min) | Yes (50% in 7 min) |
Full charging time | 0:55 hr | 0:17 hr |
Camera
Matrix | 108 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 | 12000 x 9000 |
Zoom | Digital | Digital |
Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
8K video recording | No | No |
4K video recording | No | No |
1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
Lenses | 3 (108 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP) | 3 (108 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP) |
Wide (main) lens | - 108 MP - Pixel size: 0.64 micron - Phase autofocus |
- 108 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Sensor: 1/1.67", Samsung HM6 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Laser autofocus |
Ultra-wide lens | - 13 MP - Phase autofocus |
- 13 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Focal length: 13 mm |
Depth lens | - 2 MP |
- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 |
Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Megapixels | 60 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Image resolution | 9152 x 6592 | 4672 x 3504 |
Pixel size | 0.61 microns | 1.12 microns |
Sensor type | - | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" | 1/2.76" |
Video resolution | 1440p at 30 FPS | 1440p at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | 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 | Yes |
Infrared port | No | No |
Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
eSIM support* | No | No |
Hybrid slot | No | No |
LTE Cat* | 4 | 12 |
5G support | No | No |
Sound
Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
FM radio | Yes | Yes |
Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
Announced | October 2022 | May 2022 |
Release date | January 2023 | July 2022 |
Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 120 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the performance and battery life are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Zero 20. But if the display, camera, connectivity, and design are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Note 12 VIP.
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