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Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo Y29

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Vivo Y29 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 60,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo Y29 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.
  • Vivo Y29 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo Y29 ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Vivo Y29 if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Vivo Y29
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 60,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. December 2024 (Asia rollout) ,Pakistan: Early 2025
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 165.7 × 76.0 × 8.1 mm
Weight 198 g 198 g
Water resistance Not officially rated No IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.68 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1608 pixels (~264 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Standard hardened glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core • 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 • 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 8 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 256 GB Better
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. 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W wired
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 Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted fingerprint 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 Y29?

Infinix Note 12i and Vivo Y29 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Vivo Y29 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Vivo Y29 at PKR 60,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y29?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo Y29 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Vivo Y29?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo Y29 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7 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.