Mid-range smartphone segment in Pakistan now has another device competing for the title of “Best Mid-Range Mobile Phone”. Yes! We are talking about the Infinix Note 12 G96. But where does it stand against the smartphones that are already battling for the title? To see the differences, let’s compare Infinix Note 12 Vs Samsung A13 Vs Redmi Note 11.
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Infinix Note 12 Vs Redmi Note 11 Vs Samsung A13: Design and Display (D&D)
Design
Among the three, Infinix Note 12 is the sleekest. However, the Redmi Note 11 is the lightest. Coming to other features, both Infinix Note 12 and Samsung A13 come with a notch around selfie-camera but Redmi Note 11 has punch-hole selfie-camera. Samsung and Xiaomi devices have Gorilla glass protection that isn’t available in the Infinix’s device.
Redmi’s smartphone has another edge here with IP53, dust and splash resistant which isn’t available in other 2 devices. Infinix Note 12 has almost flat sides and edges whereas the other devices have slight curves on the sides and edges.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Samsung A13 |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 76.8 x 7.89 mm | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm | 165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 179 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Protection | NA | IP53, dust and splash resistant | NA |
| Colors | Force Black, Snowfall, Sapphire Blue | Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Star Blue | Black, White, Peach, Blue |
Display
If you like larger mobile phones, Infinix Note 12 is going to impress you. In addition to being the largest among the three, it has an AMOLED screen which is not available in the Samsung A13.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 also has an Amoled panel, but with a smaller size. Due to this, its pixel density is more than the Infinix Note 12. Which is the reason why you will see a slightly better display quality in Redmi Note 11 as compared to the Infinix Note 12. Note 11 also has a higher refresh rate which is useful during gaming and everyday use. So, this device is the winner in this category.
Samsung A13 is not even close to other devices in this comparison.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Samsung A13 |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits, 1000 nits (peak) | PLS LCD |
Infinix Note 12 Vs Redmi Note 11 Vs Samsung A13: The Battle of Cameras
It is among the most important comparisons for many people. It seems that the Infinix Note 12 has the least impressive camera here. It has the least number of lenses. Apart from the primary sensor, the other 2 sensors are not useful in normal day use. However, the selfie-camera of the Note 12 is the best among all. But the actual results might differ from what is written on the cards.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has the best camera in this comparison. It is due to its four camera lenses (2 are highly functional). Selfie-camera is also good but has fewer pixels than the Infinix Note 12.
Samsung’s cameras are also impressive. Not only in terms of the specifications but also in actual results. Apart from its 50 MP primary camera, it offers a 5 MP ultrawide camera which is useful in many conditions. Its selfie-camera might not impress you as it has only an 8 MP selfie-shooter.
| Camera Side | Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Samsung A13 |
| Rear | Rear cameras | Three | Four | Four |
| 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF | ||
| 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4″, 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5″, 1.12µm | ||
| QVGA | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | ||
| 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | |||
| Rear camera video | 1440p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
| Rear camera features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Selfie | Selfie / front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Selfie / front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Redmi Note 11 vs Infinix Note 12 vs Samsung A13: Which Performs Better?
Here is another important comparison between these three devices. Infinix Note 12 is the clear winner in this comparison due to its powerful chipset ( Helio G96). Not only this, it has more RAM as compared to the other devices. Also, it is expandable by using the ROM. This device also comes with the latest Android OS. If you want the best gaming phone in this category, it is the right choice.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is the 2nd best device in this category. Its chipset (Snapdragon 680) also performs well but less than the Helio G96 of Infinix’s device. Its Android 11 OS puts it behind the other devices.
Samsung A13 is not the right choice if you want to play high-end games. It comes last in this comparison due to its low RAM and less powerful processor. Moreover, its storage type is eMMC 5.1 which is slower than the other two devices.
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| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Samsung A13 |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Exynos 850 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 |
| MEMORY | 128GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.X) | 128GB 4GB RAM / 128GB 6GB RAM,(UFS 2.2) | 64GB 4GB RAM / 128GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Redmi Note 11 Vs Samsung A13 Vs Infinix Note 12 G96: Features Comparison
In terms of features, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has an edge due to its infrared connectivity which is not available in other devices. Both Infinix and Xiaomi devices have 33W fast charging. But Samsung’s device comes with only 15W charging support. Infinix Note 12 has a proximity sensor which is absent in other 2 devices, which offer virtual proximity sensing only.
| Name | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Samsung A13 |
| Sound | Loudspeaker (with dual speakers) | Loudspeaker (with dual speakers) | Loudspeaker |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, Radio, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | Bluetooth, WLAN, Infrared, 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, compass, virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast Charging 33W | Fast charging 33W, Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3+ | Fast charging 15W |
Let’s Compare the Prices
Here are the prices of all these devices.
| Infinix Note 12 G96 Price in Pakistan | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 | Samsung A13 |
| 8GB and 256GB: Rs.39,999 | 6GB and 128GB: Rs. 39,999 | 4GB and 128GB: Rs. 38,499 |
| 8GB and 128GB: Rs.34,999 | 4GB and 128GB: Rs. 36,999 | 4GB and 64GB: Rs.35,499 |
When we talk about the price comparison, Infinix Note 12 (8GB and 128GB) is the most economical smartphone. It offers more RAM and storage than other devices at this price.
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Final Verdict
Well, the competition was tough between Infinix Note 12 vs Samsung A13 Vs Redmi Note 11. Infinix Note 12 and Redmi Note 11 come out as winners in different departments. In terms of display and camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has an edge. But when we talk about performance and value to money, Infinix Note 12 G96 is the clear winner here. Samsung A13 performs the least in this comparison. The only edge it has is the brand name and OS (One UI 4.1).
Which device do you think should get the title of “Best Mid-Range Smartphone in Pakistan”? Tell us in the comment section below.
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Photos Credits: www.infinixmobility.com/pk, www.gsmarena.com
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