Infinix Hot 12i vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Infinix Hot 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 26/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12i doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 64 points (90/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Hot 12i

Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 56
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Infinix Hot 12i better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 26/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Hot 12i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 64 points higher (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 12i Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 155362 5016623
Geekbench Single 300 4188
Geekbench Multi 486 13145
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, XOS 7.6 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 480 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.8×76.4×8.8 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Infinix Hot 12i

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Hot 12i

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Hot 12i

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Hot 12i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Hot 12i MediaTek Helio A22
26/100
155362 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +96.9%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Infinix Hot 12i by 96.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Hot 12i

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (100/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 64 points (90/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12i and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Infinix Hot 12i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12i over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.