{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-vivo-y200-256gb/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T01:11:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo Y200 256GB",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y200 256GB is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. 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 62,999.",
    "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 Y200 256GB",
            "slug": "vivo-y200-256gb",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y200-256gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/download-21.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 62999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-28T06:42:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 67,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 72.3,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.3 × 74.8 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation / Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 619",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Funtouch OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP wide (OIS) + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "44W 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": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y200-256gb",
        "margin": 5.3,
        "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-y200-256gb": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-y200-256gb": 94
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y200-256gb"
            },
            {
                "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-y200-256gb": 67
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "vivo-y200-256gb": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y200-256gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "vivo-y200-256gb": 50
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y200-256gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "vivo-y200-256gb": 72.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 23,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y200 256GB charges 11W faster.",
        "Vivo Y200 256GB offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y200 256GB ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y200 256GB has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo Y200 256GB uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y200 256GB?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y200 256GB comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on camera, 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 Y200 256GB in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Vivo Y200 256GB at PKR 62,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y200 256GB?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y200 256GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo Y200 256GB, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}