Head-to-head comparison

Redmi Note 12 5G vs Infinix Note 30

Compare Nigerian prices, Decide scores, and the differences that actually change which phone makes more sense to buy.

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Infinix Note 30 comes out ahead overall

Infinix Note 30 has the cleaner overall case because it wins the categories Decide weights most for this comparison.

Overall: Infinix Note 30

Redmi Note 12 5G is stronger for

No clear category edge from the decision layer.

Infinix Note 30 is stronger for

Price And ValueNigerian Ownership Practicality
Redmi Note 12 5G

Where it stands out

  • Build Score: 7/10
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Weight: 188g
Infinix Note 30

Where it stands out

  • Performance Score: 7/10
  • Camera Score: 8/10
  • Lowest Current Price: ₦269,999

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 12 5G

Tracked pricing focus

256GB / 8GB RAM

Compare is currently pricing this phone through the tracked configuration Decide can support cleanly right now, so the price, RAM, and storage rows stay aligned.

₦305,000on JumiaFreshFair priceWeak stock
RAM8GB
Storage256GB
Battery5000mAh
Display120Hz

Infinix

Infinix Note 30

Overall edge

Tracked pricing focus

128GB

Compare is currently pricing this phone through the tracked configuration Decide can support cleanly right now, so the price, RAM, and storage rows stay aligned.

₦269,999on JumiaFreshFair priceWeak stock
RAM8GB
Storage128GB
Battery5000mAh
Display120Hz

Long-term ownership

Specs and price are only the first layer. This section compares how each phone should feel after the unboxing too: support runway, repair friction, and resale confidence in the local market.

Ownership read

Redmi Note 12 5G

These signals are the longer-term layer Decide brings into the compare, so the better phone is not reduced to specs alone.

Support runway

Support ending

The Redmi Note 12 5G is already at or near the end of its expected support runway, which hurts long-term value.

Repair reality

Repair mixed

The Redmi Note 12 5G should still be serviceable locally, but support quality is not a standout advantage.

Resale confidence

Resale fair

The Redmi Note 12 5G should still have some resale life, but it is not a standout flip later on.

Ownership read

Infinix Note 30

These signals are the longer-term layer Decide brings into the compare, so the better phone is not reduced to specs alone.

Support runway

Support ending

The Infinix Note 30 is already at or near the end of its expected support runway, which hurts long-term value.

Repair reality

Repair friendly

Local repair and support coverage for the Infinix Note 30 looks relatively strong by Decide standards.

Resale confidence

Resale fair

The Infinix Note 30 should still have some resale life, but it is not a standout flip later on.

Decide scores

These scores keep the comparison grounded in how the phones perform in day-to-day ownership, not just on paper.

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 12 5G

Battery
8/10
Camera
7/10
Performance
6/10
Build Quality
7/10

Infinix

Infinix Note 30

Battery
8/10
Camera
8/10
Performance
7/10
Build Quality
6/10

Key differences

This is the side-by-side table that shows where each phone clearly wins, where the gap is small, and where both are effectively even.

Price and display

₦305,000
Lowest Current Price
₦269,999
256GB / 8GB RAM
Tracked pricing focus
128GB
6.7"
Display Size
6.8"
AMOLED
Display Type
IPS LCD
120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz

Performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99
8GB
RAM
8GB
256GB
Storage
128GB
6/10
Performance Score
7/10

Camera

48MP
Main Camera
108MP
Triple 48MP + 8MP + 2MP
Camera Setup
Triple 108MP + 2MP + AI lens
13MP
Selfie Camera
16MP
No
4K Video
No
7/10
Camera Score
8/10

Battery

5000mAh
Battery Capacity
5000mAh
33W
Charging Speed
45W
No
Wireless Charging
No
8/10
Battery Score
8/10

Build and comfort

188g
Weight
192g
IP53
IP Rating
None
7/10
Build Score
6/10

Connectivity and support

Yes
5G
No
Yes
NFC
No
Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
low
Gray Market Risk
low
fair
Local Support
good

Long-term ownership

Support ending
Support runway
Support ending
Repair mixed
Repair outlook
Repair friendly
Resale fair
Resale confidence
Resale fair

Software

Android 13
OS Version
Android 13
2 years
OS Update Years
2 years
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