{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-vivo-y21d/",
    "generated": "2026-10-23T01:46:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Vivo Y21d",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Vivo Y21d finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Vivo Y21d is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 93.3,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y21d",
            "slug": "vivo-y21d",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y21d/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_31_17-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T05:58:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.14 × 77.01 × 8.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 0.08 MP (aux)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "\"Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "vivo-y21d": 53
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "vivo-y21d": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "vivo-y21d": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "vivo-y21d": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "vivo-y21d": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 93.3,
                    "vivo-y21d": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y21d"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y21d costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Vivo Y21d packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y21d charges 11W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Vivo Y21d finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Vivo Y21d in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Vivo Y21d at PKR 43,999. That makes Vivo Y21d cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y21d leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo Y21d a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo Y21d?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Vivo Y21d runs the Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}