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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Vivo Y21d

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo Y21d leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo Y21d leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about performance, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Vivo Y21d if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Vivo Y21d
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 43,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 October 2025
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 166.14 × 77.01 × 8.39 mm
Weight 195 g Better 209 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.68 in
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz, 1000 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Arm Mali-G57
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15, Funtouch OS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP wide + 0.08 MP (aux)
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 5 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 44W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby "Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo Y21d?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Vivo Y21d in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo Y21d?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo Y21d?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.