Infinix Note 12i is the latest addition to the Note 12 family, which already includes multiple smartphones, such as the Note 12 Pro 4G, Note 12 Pro 5G, Note 12 5G, Note 12, and Note 12 Turbo. The Note 12i is an entry-level model, that is positioned lower than the Note 12 that costs Rs 11,999 (~$146) in the Indian market.

It should be noted that the Note 12i is the same device that has been available in African markets under the Infinix Note 12i 2022 name since September 2022. This device is different from the Note 12i with an LCD panel that debuted in May 2022 in Africa.

The Note 12i is priced at Rs 9,999 (~$121) in India, and like the other members of the series, it also features an AMOLED display. Hence, it is one of the most affordable phones with an AMOLED screen in the Indian market. Some of its other key features include a large battery with 33W fast charging, a 50-megapixel triple camera unit, and an Helio G85 chipset. I used the device for a couple of weeks, and here is what I think of it.

Infinix Note 12i: What’s in the box?

Here are the contents of the Infinix Note 12i’s retail box

• Infinix Note 12i handset
• Silicone case
• SIM ejector tool
• 33W charger
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• User manual
• Warranty card
• XClub document

Design and Display

Some smartphone brands in India are doing an excellent job of providing better build and design for phones priced at around Rs 10,000. The same can be seen on the Note 12i. While it is priced at Rs 9,999, it certainly looks like a phone priced at around Rs 15,000. The Force Black edition that Infinix sent me for review has flat edges, and its polycarbonate rear shell has a glittery yet matte finish. There is a glossy block at the top that houses a protruding camera module on the left. While it appears that the device has four cameras, it actually has three cameras and an LED flash.

The right side of the Note 12i has a volume rocker and a power button, which is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. On the bottom, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. There is a SIM card slot on the left. The top edge of the phone is barren, as it is missing a secondary microphone. The device flaunts a slim profile of 7.8mm.

The Note 12i’s large display has a u-shaped notch and a moderately thick chin. It goes without saying that the AMOLED display is one of the major selling points of the device. In fact, it is the only new phone under Rs 10,000 with an AMOLED screen, which produces deeper blacks and richer colours than an LCD display. All the other phones in this price range have LCD panels.

The 6.72-inch AMOLED display available on Note 12i offers a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits, according to the brand. The quality of the AMOLED panel does not seem mediocre. The screen is quite bright, and there was no issue using it in bright sunlight.

Even if the phone is used at its highest brightness setting, it does not deplete the battery quickly. The screen supports a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, the company claims. However, I could not find any option to alter the display profile on the Note 12i. However, it offers options like classic, colorful, soft, and realistic options for a better gaming experience in the “enhancement mode” in Settings.

The Note 12i’s screen is shielded by Gorilla Glass 3. Light/Dark mode, adaptive brightness, and eye care mode are among the display-related features available on the device. The top bezel of the phone has an earpiece, which doubles up as a speaker. The impressive display, Widevine L1 support, and dual stereo speakers make the Note 12i a good device for content consumption.  

Performance and Software

The MediaTek Helio G85 is intended for casual gaming and performs admirably on the Note 12i. While it can run high-end games like Garena Free Fire Max, the experience may not be smooth if it is played at higher graphic settings. Like other Infinix phones, it also features Game Mode. The Helio G85 chip is assisted by 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 4 GB of virtual RAM onboard, so the overall experience is smooth on the device. For storage, it has 64 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.

The XOS 12.0-based Android 12 skin available on the Note 12i has a slew of features not found on other popular Android skins. I compared the Note 12i with the Infinix Hot 20 5G, which I reviewed earlier, and found the company has reduced the number of unneeded preloaded apps on the new Note. At present, there is no official word on the next Android OS upgrade for the device. 

The Note 12i’s 5,000 mAh battery can last for up to 2 days on a full charge. The in-box 33W fast charger can fully charge the device in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Here is how the Note 12i performed on benchmarking apps.

Photography and Other Features

The back panel of the phone has a 50-megapixel camera with an f/1.6 aperture, which performs well in daylight. It can also shoot decently indoors and at night when there is enough light. The images capture good details in daylight, but they appear soft in low light. A 2-megapixel depth sensor, a QVGA lens, and a quad-LED unit are all present in addition to the primary snapper.

The default camera app uses the AI Cam feature, which is capable of recognizing the subject accurately. It also offers other key features, such as filters, short video mode, time-lapse, and more. While the Super Night mode is present to enhance low-light shots, I felt that the quality of regular and Super Night shots was almost the same when there was sufficient light.

The Note 12i can capture up to Full HD videos at 30fps. The video quality is fine when videos are captured with enough light. Videos with a bokeh effect or in beauty mode can only be shot in 720p quality. The bokeh effect is okay for a low-budget phone. The Note 12i supports 240 fps slow-motion video shooting.

There is a dual-LED flash unit to assist the front-facing 8-megapixel camera. The front camera can capture selfies with blurred backgrounds. The overall quality of the selfie samples is just passable when the lighting is good.

While the haptic feedback of the Note 12i functions fine, there are no options to increase or decrease its strength. While the device supports 4G VoLTE, it does not seem to have 4G+. For biometrics, the Note 12i has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock, both of which perform fine.

Verdict

I feel that the Infinix Note 12i will receive a good reception in India as it offers a combination of features such as an AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel camera, and 33W fast charging at a very low price. The only thing that is lacking on this device is 5G connectivity. In India, 5G-ready AMOLED display phones start around Rs 15,000 (~$182) for those who are unaware. The only other phones that offer similar features are the Redmi Note 10S and the Moto G31, which debuted in 2021.

The Note 12i is selling for Rs 9,999 (~$121) on Flipkart, but the Jio cashback offer available for buyers brings a cashback of Rs 1,000 (~$12), which further sweetens the deal. As a result, buyers can get it for as low as Rs 8,999 (~$109). Jio SIM owners can take advantage of this offer within 30 days of purchasing the Note 12i. Once the cashback is received, the device will be locked to the Jio network for 30 months.

In other words, once the offer is taken advantage of, users will not be able to use another SIM on the device for data connectivity. Because it is a dual-SIM phone, users will be able to use both a Jio SIM and a SIM from another network even after availing of the Jio Exclusive offer. Readers can read about the terms and conditions of the Jio Exclusive offer by visiting this page.

Disclaimer: All of the opinions in this Infinix Note 12i review are mine and based on my own experiences. There has been no editorial input from Infinix.

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Infinix has just launched a new smartphone model in the Indian market. This device in question is a mid range model dubbed the Note 12i. The smartphone is the same model that was released as the Note 12i 2022 back in September 2022 in the global markets and it is finally making its way to India. So let’s have a look.

The Infinix Note 12i sports a tall 6.7 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and 1000 nits of peak brightness. Although this model only offers just 60Hz refresh rate. This screen also comes with Widevine L1 certification and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity G85 SoC that is paired with Mali G52 GPU. This chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Furthermore, this features a dedicated microSD card slot to expand memory up to 512GB. The device runs on Android 12 OS based XOS 12. The rear features a triple camera setup that consists of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, a 2 megapixel depth sensor, a QVGA AI lens, and an LED flash. Meanwhile, the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports up to 33W fast charging.

Other notable features include, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speaker setup with DTS audio support, Bluetooth 5.0, and 3Gb of virtual RAM expansion. The Infinix Note 12i is available in two color variants, namely Metaverse Blue and Force Black options. It can be purchased for a price of just 9,999 INR (roughly 122 US Dollars), with its sale set to begin on January 30 exclusively from Flipkart.

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Only one brand has officially confirmed to launch a new smartphone next week. The company we are talking about is Infinix.

The brand will debut the Infinix Note 12i in India in a few days from now, As per the official teaser page on Flipkart, the handset will be a rebranded version of Infinix Note 12i 2022.

Let’s check out what this phone has to offer.

Upcoming Smartphone

Infinix Note 12i

The Infinix Note 12i is set to launch in India on January 25 (Wednesday). The device will likely go official at 12 PM IST.

The Note 12i for India will actually be Note 12i 2022. The handset will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and will draw energy from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging.

The phone will measure 7.8mm in thickness and will flaunt a 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with a dewdrop notch and up to 1000 nits peak brightness. It will arrive with a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera.

The device will boot XOS 12 based on Android 12. Last but not least, it will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and dual stereo speakers.

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Previously, Infinix had teased the arrival of three devices in India this month. Now the brand has confirmed that it is launching the Infinix Note 12i smartphone in the country on January 25h. E-commerce platform Flipkart has put up a microsite of the upcoming offering revealing its key specifications. The Infinix Note 12 series already comprises the Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G and 4G variants. 

The Infinix Note 12i debuted in the global markets in September last year. As per the Flipkart listing, the Indian variant will pack the same specifications. The smartphone features a dual-tone design where the top portion of the back panel has a horizontal elongated gloss finish whereas the rest of the panel has a matte finish. There is a vertical rectangular camera module housing a 50MP main sensor, a depth lens, and an AI unit. 

On the front, the Infinix Note 12i features a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers Widevine L1 certification and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The device has an 8MP front-facing snapper. 

Under the hood, the Infinix Note 12i will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. The Flipkart listing reveals that it packs 4GB RAM along with 3GB virtual RAM support. The device features a 10-layer graphene cooling system for heat dissipation. The upcoming offering will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. The Infinix Note 12i will ship with XOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. 

We will know more about the Infinix Note 12i’s pricing and availability at the event next week. 

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Last month, Infinix announced the Infinix Note 12 smartphone. Now, the brand has unveiled a new handset named the Infinix Note 12i in Kenya. The 12i is packed with inferior specs as compared to the Note 12. However, both smartphones sport an identical design. Here is everything that is known about the Note 12i.

Infinix Note 12i specifications and features

The Infinix Note 12i has a massive 6.82-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. The screen offers an HD+ resolution, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The size of the display is smaller than the Infinix Note 11i, which features a 6.95-inch LCD panel.

The MediaTek Helio G85 chipset drives the Note 12i. The device comes with 4 GB of RAM, 3 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of built-in storage. The handset comes pre-installed with Android 12 OS and XOS 10.6.

The Note 12i has an 8-megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash for capturing selfies and video calls. It supports 30fps Full HD video recording. The rear camera array is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture. It is accompanied by a 2-megapixel camera, an AI lens, and a quad-LED flash unit. The back cameras have features like Ultra Night mode, portrait mode, panorama, HDR, PDF, and the ability to record up to 30fps of 2K video.

To keep the lights on, the Note 12i features a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging. For audiophiles, it is fitted with dual stereo speakers with DTS Audio support. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock.

Infinix Note 12i pricing and availability

The Infinix Note 12i is priced at KES 20,500 (~$175) in Kenya. It comes in three colours, such as Sunset Golden, Jewel Blue, and Force Black.

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