Are you in search of the best Infinix phones to purchase in 2022 and the amount to budget for them? Then keep strolling as we have compiled the 7 best latest Infinix phones currently in the market that you can purchase without breaking your Piggybank.
Infinix products have been making waves following the company arrival in Nigeria some years back. Now, many Nigerians have fallen in love with its products and are on the lookout for top quality mobiles from the company.
Since Infinix never disappoints, we also would not disappoint you as we have made a list of the top 7 best Infinix phones to buy in 2022.
Without much chatter, here is a quick list of our picks of the day to help you find the best ones within your budget:
- Infinix Note 12 Series
- Infinix Note 12i
- Infinix Zero 5G
- Infinix Hot 12i
- Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Infinix Smart 6 Plus
- Infinix Hot 11 Play
Infinix Note 12 Series

If you want to get the best from Infinix at the moment then you probably have to look at one of the Note 12 models. The company started releasing the Note 12 models in May and the advanced model, Note 12 VIP closely rivals the latest smartphones like the Camon 19 Pro, Xiaomi 12S, and so on.
The models run on the latest Android 12 unless the entry model which runs on the Android 11. With a screen size of 6.7 inches with a resolution of 2400 × 1080 that displays at Full HD, you will never miss the details while playing games or watching movies.
The basic model offers a 4GB/6GB RAM that can be expanded up to 7GB/11GB respectively while the advanced models comes with a 8GB RAM that can be expanded up to 13GB. The battery capacity ranges between 4500 mAh and 5000 mAh which is more than enough to serve you from dawn to dusk.
Here are the features of the Note 12 Series are distributed across the models released in May:
Features | Note 12 G88 | Note 12 G96 | Note 12 VIP |
Display | 6.7-inch FHD with 2400×1080 resolution | 6.7-inch FHD with 2400×1080 resolution | 6.7-inch FHD with 2400×1080 resolution |
Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (50MP + 2MP + 0.3MP) 16MP Front Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (50MP + 2MP + 0.8MP) 16MP Front Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (108MP + 13MP + 2MP) 16MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 11 + XOS 10.6 | Android 12 + XOS 10.6 | Android 12 + XOS 10.6 |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 2.0GHz Octa-core | MediaTek Helio G96 2.05 GHz Octa-Core | MediaTek Helio G96 2.05GHz Octa-core |
Storage | 64GB/128GB | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Battery | 5000mAh + 33W quick charge | 5000mAh + 33W quick charge | 4500mAh + 120W quick charge |
Memory | 4GB/ 6GB (upgradable up to 7GB/11GB) | 8GB (upgradable up to 13 GB) | 8GB |
Price | ₦112 000 | ₦133 000 | ₦199 900 |
Infinix Note 12i

Next on the list is the Note 12i.
Normally, the Note 12i should come before the Note 12 series but the Note 12 VIP offers more improved features than the Note 12i. The Note 12i is a low-budget mobile with an exquisite design similar to the Note 12 series which is not surprising since it was also released in May.
The phone runs on the Android 12 with XOS 10.6 and features a MediaTek Helio G85 MT6769V / CZ 2.0GHz Octa-Core processor. The 6.82-inch HD+ screen has a resolution of 1640×720 display and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. It comes with an upgradable 4GB RAM (up to 7GB) and offers an internal storage space of 128GB that supports up to 2TB memory card.
Here is the full spec of the Note 12i:
Features | Specs |
Display | 6.82-inch HD+ with 1640×720 resolution |
Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (50MP + 2MP + 0.3MP) 8MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 12 + XOS 10.6 |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 MT6769V / CZ 2.0GHz Octa-Core |
Storage | 128GB |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Battery | 5000mAh + 18W quick charge |
Memory | 4GB |
Price | From ₦76 000 |
Infinix Zero 5G

This is the first 5G mobile to be released by Infinix and was released in February. As expected, it offers some really amazing features although it does not come cheaply too. The phone features the Android 11 and XOS 10 processor with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 2.4GHz Octa-Core handling the graphics.
It also has a 6.78-inch FHD screen of 2460×1080 resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It comes with 8GB RAM and offers an internal storage space of 128GB that supports up to 256GB memory card.
Here is the full features of the Infinix Zero 5G:
Features | Specs |
Display | 6.78-inch HD+ with 2460×1080 resolution |
Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (48MP + 13MP + 2MP) 16MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 11 (XOS 10) |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 2.4GHz Octa-Core |
Storage | 128GB |
Battery | 5000mAh + 33W Quick Charging |
Memory | 8GB |
Price | From ₦169 500 |
Infinix Hot 12i

Infinix Hot 12i was released in April and is one of the most cost-effective phones on the list. The phone runs on the Android 11 with XOS 7.6 and features a MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 2.0GHz Quad-Core processor. The 6.6-inch HD+ screen has a resolution of 1612×720 display with 20:9 aspect ratio. The RAM ranges from 2GB to 4GB RAM and offers an internal storage space of 64GB that supports up to 512GB memory card.
Features | Specs |
Display | 6.6-inch HD+ with 1612×720 resolution |
Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (13MP + 13MP + 13MP) 8MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 11 + XOS 7.6 |
Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 2.0GHz Quad-Core |
Storage | 64GB |
Battery | 5000mAh |
Memory | 2/3/4GB |
Price | From ₦69 500 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play

Personally, I would recommend this to anyone who has budget less than a hundred thousand naira (₦100 000). The phone has all the features you will find in latest Android of over 200K ranging from an Android 12 Processor to a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
The battery life is even surprising for a phone of its price as it includes a battery of 6000 mAh capacity. It is even better with the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage space that makes it performance just perfect for a low-budget phone.
Here are the full specs of the Infinix Hot 12 Play:
Features | Specs |
Display | 6.82-inch HD+ with 1612×720 resolution |
Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (13MP + 2MP + 0.3MP) 8MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 12 + XOS 10.6 |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 2.3GHz Octa-Core |
Storage | 128GB |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Battery | 6000mAh + 18W quick charge |
Memory | 6GB (upgradable up to 7GB) |
Price | ₦80 000 |
Infinix Smart 6 Plus

Infinix Smart 6 Plus was released in March as one of the entry level models of the brand to run on the Android 11 Go Edition. It has a MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 2.0GHz Quad-Core processor which is sufficient to handle the 6.6 inches screen of 1600×720 resolution. It comes with a 2GB RAM and includes an internal storage space of 32GB that supports up to 512GB memory card.
Here is the full spec of the Infinix Smart 6 Plus:
Features | Specs |
Display | 6.6-inch HD+ with 1600×720 resolution |
Camera | Triple Rear Cameras (8MP + 8MP + Ai) 5MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 11 GO Edition |
Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 2.0GHz Quad-Core |
Storage | 32GB |
Battery | 5000mAh |
Memory | 2GB |
Price | From ₦60 800 |
Infinix Hot 11 Play
Infinix Hot 11 Play runs on the Android 11 with XOS 7.6 and features MediaTek Helio G35 2.3GHz Octa-Core processor. The 6.82-inch HD+ screen has a resolution of 1640×720 display and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. It comes with 4GB RAM and offers an internal storage space of 128GB that supports up to 512GB memory card.
Features | Specs |
Display | 6.82-inch HD+ with 1612×720 resolution |
Camera | Dual Rear Cameras (13MP + 0.3MP) 8MP Front Camera |
Operating System | Android 11 + XOS 7.6 |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 2.3GHz Octa-Core |
Storage | 128GB |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Battery | 6000mAh + 10W quick charge |
Memory | 4GB |
Price | ₦55 000 |
Conclusion
It will be really difficult for even us to select the one from the above list considering the features offer by each of the phones. However, your needs and budget will determine the best one for you.
The Note 12 VIP is the overall best on the list while the Note 12i retains the position as the most cost-effective Infinix phone to purchase from the list.