Infinix Note 12 G88 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Note 12 G88 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 365,001); the Infinix Note 12 G88 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G88
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Note 12 G88 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G88 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G88 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 10.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.7×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G88
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G88
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G88 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Note 12 G88 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G88
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G88 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G88 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G88 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Note 12 G88 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G88 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G88 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.