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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy M23

What Note 12 (2023) does better (14) and where Galaxy M23 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Infinix · 2022Note 12 (2023)
6.4Score
14 advantages≈ $240
vs
Samsung Galaxy M23
Samsung · 2022Galaxy M23
6.5Score
6 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
6.6Display5.8
4.1Performance3.8
5.5Camera6.3
6.0Battery5.3
5.0Features7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Note 12 (2023)Galaxy M23
76.5 × 164.47.877 × 165.58.4
Note 12 (2023)Galaxy M23Difference
Height164.4 mm165.5 mm−1.1 mm
Width76.5 mm77 mm−0.5 mm
Thickness7.8 mm8.4 mm−0.6 mm
Weight195 g198 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Note 12 (2023) better than Galaxy M23?

  1. OLED panelYes · Galaxy M23: No
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 525 nits+90%
  4. RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  5. Wired charging33 W vs 25 W+32%
  6. Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. Selfie camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
  8. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme345 vs 330+5%
  9. Charged in 30 min50% vs 32%+56%
  10. Process6 nm vs 8 nm+33%
  11. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.8+12%
  12. Thickness7.8 mm vs 8.4 mm+8%

Why is Galaxy M23 better than Note 12 (2023)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. 5GNo · Note 12 (2023): Yes
  3. AnTuTu score550,994 vs 566,483+3%
  4. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  5. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Note 12 (2023): Yes
  6. Max video1080p vs 4K
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g198 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.4 mm
Height164.4 mm165.5 mm
Width76.5 mm77 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursVolcanic Grey, Tuscany Blue, Alpine WhiteDeep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelAMOLEDTFT LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,408 px
Pixel density393 ppi400 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits525 nits
Measured brightness—521 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86.2%82.3%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm8 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 619
AnTuTu score550,994566,483
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,8841,882
3DMark Wild Life Extreme345330
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.76"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging33 W25 W
Charged in 30 min50%32%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)—0.78 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceXOS 10.6One UI 5.1
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