Infinix has launched the Note 12 series containing 2 devices for the Pakistani market. Among the 2 devices (Note 12 G96 and Note 12 G88), Infinix Note 12 G96 is the center of focus due to its better processor and some other reasons. It is introduced as the successor of Infinix Note 11 Pro.
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Many of you will be looking for a comparison of Infinix Note 12 vs Infinix Note 11 Pro. Infinix has brought many upgrades in Note 12 as compared to its predecessor. But, there are some areas where the company has compromised as well. So, we are here with an in depth comparison of both devices to help you understand the differences.
Note 12 G96 Vs Note 11 Pro Design and Display (D&D)
Design
Design and body of Note 12 Pro have got major upgrades. Not 12 is thinner than the Note 11 Pro. Many people had complained about the weight of the Note 11 Pro and other Infinix Note devices. Now, the company has finally reduced the weight and brought it to a comfortable level.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Note 11 Pro |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 76.8 x 7.89 mm | 173.1 x 78.4 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Force Black, Snowfall, Sapphire Blue | Mithril Gray, Haze Green, Mist Blue |
Display
It is the area where the company has worked a lot and finally came up with the best display for an Infinix Note device. Now, Infinix Note 12 has been launched with an Amoled Panel (FHD+). But everything comes at a cost. Now, you won’t enjoy the fluid refresh rate as the company has downgraded it to 60 Hz. Infinix Note 11 Pro had a 120 Hz Display but the Panel was an IPS LCD. So, it might be a downside for the gamers. Display size is also reduced to make the device feel more comfortable in the hands.
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Note 11 Pro |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.95 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~387 ppi density) |
| Display type | AMOLED | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
Infinix Note 12 Vs Infinix Note 11 Pro Camera Comparison
Where the display department has got a major upgrade, the camera department of the Infinix Note 12 G96 has got a downgrade. It has a 50 MP camera with 1/2.8″ sensor as compared to the 64 MP camera with 1/1.72″ sensor of Note 11 Pro. Telephoto camera is also missing in Infinix Note 12 G96.
Video and selfie cameras are the same in both devices.
| Camera Side | Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Note 11 Pro |
| Rear | Rear cameras | Three | Three |
| 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.64µm, PDAF | 64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF | ||
| 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom | ||
| QVGA | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | ||
| Rear camera video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps | |
| Rear camera features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Selfie | Selfie / front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Selfie / front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Performance Comparison
Well, everything is the same in terms of performance. There is an upgrade of Software (Android 12 and XOS 10.6) that might optimize the performance a bit. Here the RAM is expandable by using the ROM. The MediaTek Helio G96 chipset might have better performance. But the GPU integrated with it is a bit low in terms of performance as compared to the GPU of MediaTek Helio G95 that was used in Infinix Note 10 Pro. So, some might argue that Infinix Note 10 Pro might still perform better in gaming as compared to these devices.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Note 11 Pro |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11, XOS 10 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) | Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| MEMORY | 128GB 8GB RAM (RAM expandable upto 13 GB with ROM) | 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) storage type. |
Features of Infinix Note 12 G96 and Infinix Note 11 Pro
In terms of features, there isn’t any difference between these two devices.
| Name | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Note 11 Pro |
| Sound | Loudspeaker (with dual speakers) | Loudspeaker (with dual speakers) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, Radio, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, Radio, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Battery Timings | Not-mentioned | Not-mentioned |
| Charging | Fast Charging 33W | Fast Charging 33W |
Infinix Note 12 Vs Infinix Note 11 Pro Price Comparison
Here are the prices of both devices.
| Infinix Note 12 G96 Price in Pakistan | Infinix Note 11 Pro Price in Pakistan |
| 8GB and 128 GB: Rs.34,999 | 8GB and 128 GB: Rs.35,999 |
| 8GB and 256 GB: Rs.39,999 |
It is quite a surprise that the Infinix Note 12 G96 (8GB and 128 GB) is launched at a lower price than the Infinix Note 11 Pro (8GB and 128 GB).
So, it is up to you to buy Infinix Note 12 G96 or buy a used Infinix Note 11 Pro.
Infinix Note 12 G96 Vs Infinix Note 11 Pro: Major Differences
Here are the major differences between these 2 devices.
| Specifications / Features | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Infinix Note 11 Pro |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11, XOS 10 |
| Colors | Force Black, Snowfall, Sapphire Blue | Mithril Gray, Haze Green, Mist Blue |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 76.8 x 7.89 mm | 173.1 x 78.4 x 8.7 mm |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.95 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display type | AMOLED, 60Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 1/2.8” | 64 MP 1/1.72” |
| Price | Rs.35,999 (8GB 128GB) | Rs.34,999 (8GB 128GB) |
To summarize, every device has pros and cons. In some areas like camera and display speed, Infinix Note 11 Pro is better. But the Infinix Note 12 G96 is better when we talk about the display quality and software. So, there is not a clear winner in the competition of Infinix Note 12 vs Infinix Note 11 Pro.
Would you buy Infinix Note 12 G96 or Infinix Note 11 Pro? Tell us in the comment section below.
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- www.infinixmobility.com/pk
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