Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo iQOO 12
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 147,999.
Vivo iQOO 12
iQOO
PKR 147,999
87/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo iQOO 12 takes it by 19 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 108,000 less.
- Vivo iQOO 12 charges 87W faster.
- Vivo iQOO 12 offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Vivo iQOO 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Vivo iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 147,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Better | 198.5 g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 750 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 12GB/16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 16 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 120W wired (fast charging) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | 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/6e |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.x |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
“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 12i or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12i can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Vivo iQOO 12 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Vivo iQOO 12 at PKR 147,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 108,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo iQOO 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO 12 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).
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