{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-vivo-s50t/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T22:29:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo S50t",
    "answer": "The Vivo S50t 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 129,999.",
    "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 S50t",
            "slug": "vivo-s50t",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-s50t/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-16-2026-10_08_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-16T05:16:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 84,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 43.8,
                "overall": 86.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 1, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.9 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "190g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Glass / Tempered Glass Protection (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 / Adreno GPU (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( OriginOS / Funtouch OS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) Ultra Wide Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W / 90W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-s50t",
        "margin": 18.9,
        "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-s50t": 84
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "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-s50t": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "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-s50t": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "vivo-s50t": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "vivo-s50t": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-s50t"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "vivo-s50t": 43.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 90,000 less.",
        "Vivo S50t packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo S50t charges 47W faster.",
        "Vivo S50t offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo S50t ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo S50t uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.9 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 S50t in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Vivo S50t at PKR 129,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t 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 S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo S50t a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo S50t?",
            "answer": "Vivo S50t is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo S50t runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 / Snapdragon 7 Series."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}