{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-vip-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:49:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 VIP is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 52 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Infinix Note 12 VIP is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 80,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 VIP",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-vip",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-vip/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-13-2026-11_44_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:28:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 82.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 13, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 76.7 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Wide, PDAF, Laser AF) 13 MP (Ultra-Wide) 2 MP (Depth) Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1440p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Hyper Charge (0–100% in about 17 minutes)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 56,
                "overall": 52.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-vip",
        "margin": 24.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-vip": 57,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-vip"
            },
            {
                "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-vip": 85,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-vip"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-vip": 82.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-vip": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-vip"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-vip": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-vip"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-vip": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-vip"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 VIP costs PKR 16,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 VIP charges 75W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 VIP ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 VIP has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 VIP uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 VIP or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 VIP comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 VIP and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 VIP is listed at PKR 64,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 VIP cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 VIP or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 VIP scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 VIP uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50s, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 VIP or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 VIP is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 VIP runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 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/)."
}