{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition-vs-vivo-y16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T10:41:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition vs Vivo Y16",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Vivo Y16 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo Y16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-10_20_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T05:35:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 83.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 59,
                "overall": 76.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 x 74.4 x 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and resistant to water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors 144Hz 1300 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, XOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB (with up to 12GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, wide, 1/1.57\", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm ultrawide, Dual LED Flash Panorama, HDR, OIS, PDAF",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, wide, 1/3.1 HDR, AI-assisted imaging",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera Video: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps Front Camera Video: 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired, 30W Wireless, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO₂ Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y16",
            "slug": "vivo-y16",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_48_48-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T05:40:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 49,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 75.6 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "184 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.51 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "No official protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, Funtouch OS 12"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
        "margin": 13.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 58,
                    "vivo-y16": 49
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "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-50-pro-racing-edition": 94,
                    "vivo-y16": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 83.2,
                    "vivo-y16": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 100,
                    "vivo-y16": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 62.5,
                    "vivo-y16": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 59,
                    "vivo-y16": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y16 costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition charges 80W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Vivo Y16 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 50 Pro Racing Edition and Vivo Y16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is listed at PKR 89,999 and Vivo Y16 at PKR 39,999. That makes Vivo Y16 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Vivo Y16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Vivo Y16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) while Vivo Y16 runs the MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}