INFINIX NOTE 12 SMARTPHONE

For a budget phone under PHP10,000, there's a lot to expect from the Note 12, and Infinix's game is strong, putting the spotlight on its storage and performance.

- FRANCESKA AGUILA

DESIGN 4/5

This is the first time I'm reviewing an Infinix device, and I was very stoked to use it. Taking it out of the box revealed a sleek smartphone in Sapphire Blue.

The front is made with pre-applied tempered glass. The back has a wavy textured finish, and the camera is mounted on a midnight blue glass panel for a classy look. The package does not include the usual earphones and ejector pin. The warranty guide, user manual, silicon case, and a USB-C flash charger are in the box.

The sim and microSD card tray are located on the left. Under the volume keys on the right is the power button that doubles as a fingerprint scanner.

HARDWARE 4/5

This smartphone is powered by a Mediatek Helio G96 processor and runs on XOS 10.6 over Android 12. The display has a 60Hz refresh rate. It has 8GB of RAM expandable up to 13GB and 128GB of internal storage expandable via a dedicated SD card slot. The Note 12's battery is a massive 5000mAh that can last the phone for up to over 10 hours, depending on usage. It comes with a 33W flash charger that can charge to 100% in about an hour. Its front camera is 16MP with dual Flash Light that captures 1440p videos at 30fps, and the rear is a triple camera with 50MP + 2MP + QGVA that also captures 1440p videos at 30fps with quad Flash Light. I found this placement awkward because I'd always land my thumb on the volume keys. In front is the selfie camera; the charging port and 3.55mm jack are at the bottom, alongside stereo speakers. The Infinix Note12 features a 6.7" FHD+ True Color AMOLED Display, which is excellent for watching videos and playing games since it delivers true blacks and vibrant colors.

USER EXPERIENCE 4/5