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Infinix NOTE 40S vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Infinix NOTE 40S
43.5Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
28.1chipPerformance32
55.1Display45.6
39Camera39
51.4Battery51.8
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — Infinix NOTE 40S5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Infinix NOTE 40S scores 43.5 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Infinix NOTE 40S edges ahead in display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Infinix NOTE 40S

  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 46
  • 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 24362400x1080
Pixel density393 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+37%950 nits
Screen-to-body93.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltimateSnapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 37%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Main aperturef/1.89f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video2K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging20 W—

Design

Design comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight176 g168 g+5%
Thickness7.8 mm7.3 mm+6%
IP ratingIP54—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Infinix NOTE 40S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecInfinix NOTE 40SXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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