Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 493,222); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't; the Infinix Note 12 G96 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 G96 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 12 G96
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.