{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-vgo-tel-new-26/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T05:45:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs VGO Tel New 26",
    "answer": "The VGO Tel New 26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The VGO Tel New 26 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,500 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12i",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_53_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T07:14:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 67.7,
                "overall": 64.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, Dual-LED flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W fast wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "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, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "VGO Tel New 26",
            "slug": "vgo-tel-new-26",
            "brand": "VGO Tel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vgo-tel/vgo-tel-new-26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-12_18_39-PM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27500,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T07:20:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024\" (announced)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.5 × 8.65 mm"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "HD+ Punch-Hole Display, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz & 6×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB\"",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "(microSD mention: up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18 W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vgo-tel-new-26",
        "margin": 4.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 54
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-12i": 79,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 82
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 67.7,
                    "vgo-tel-new-26": 100
                },
                "leader": "vgo-tel-new-26"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "VGO Tel New 26 costs PKR 12,499 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.",
        "VGO Tel New 26 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "VGO Tel New 26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Note 12i 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 12i and VGO Tel New 26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and VGO Tel New 26 at PKR 27,500. That makes VGO Tel New 26 cheaper by PKR 12,499. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "VGO Tel New 26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and VGO Tel New 26 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or VGO Tel New 26?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while VGO Tel New 26 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}