This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Infinix Note 12 and OPPO A38 smartphones.
The Infinix Note 12 features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, triple-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G96 chipset.
Meanwhile, the OPPO A38 features a 6.56-inch display, IP54 dust & water resistance, dual-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Infinix Note 12 | OPPO A38 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 393 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and punch-hole | 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1612 Pixels, 269 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 720 nits max brightness, and notch |
| Size | 164.4 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm | 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Polycarbonate back |
| Durability | IP54 dust and splash resistant | |
| Colors | Force Black, Sapphire Blue, and Snow Fall | Glowing Black, Glowing Gold |
| Our pick: |
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Infinix Note 12 The Infinix Note 12 has a larger and sharper display. It is also slightly lighter and thinner, while the OPPO A38 is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 512GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 12 with XOS 10.6 | Android 13 with Color OS 13.1 |
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Infinix Note 12
The Infinix Note 12 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor QVGA -LED Flash -Up to 1440p@30fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Infinix Note 12
Infinix Note 12 has stronger video capabilities with higher-resolution rear video recording and a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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OPPO A38
The OPPO A38 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | DTS Audio and Stereo Speakers | Up to 300% Ultra Volume Mode |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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Infinix Note 12
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, DTS audio, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging | 33W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 30 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱8,999.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱9,999.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱7,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 10, 2022 | October 9, 2023 |
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