Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo Y16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging.
Vivo Y16
Vivo
PKR 39,999
63/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 12i takes it by 5.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i charges 23W faster.
- Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.
- Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Vivo Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 39,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | September 2022 (Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 164 × 75.6 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 184 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.51 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | No official protection |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 12, Funtouch OS 12 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 4 GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB Better | 64 GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | microSDXC (dedicated 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. Better | 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash Better | 5 MP |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging Better | 10W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
“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 Y16?
Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Vivo Y16 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 Y16 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Vivo Y16 at PKR 39,999. That makes Vivo Y16 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y16?
Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Vivo Y16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y16?
Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo Y16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y16?
Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo Y16 runs the MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm).
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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.