Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 18/100 (a 12-point difference).
Infinix Note 12 G96
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 12 points higher (30/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 12 G96 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.