{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-vivo-iqoo-15/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:37:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs vivo iQOO 15",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 167,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "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": "vivo iQOO 15",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-15",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-11_34_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 167999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T04:23:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 36,
                "overall": 91.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 76.8 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "215g–220g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (2K+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6× 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China variant)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto OIS Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-15",
        "margin": 23.3,
        "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 36
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 128,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 charges 67W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.3 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and vivo iQOO 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and vivo iQOO 15 at PKR 167,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 128,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 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 vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO 15 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while vivo iQOO 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}