Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Note 12 VIP (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 493,222); the Infinix Note 12 VIP is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Note 12 VIP better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 VIP vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 VIP | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×76.7×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 VIP
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12 VIP and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Note 12 VIP by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 VIP
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (99/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 VIP notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 VIP by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 VIP and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Note 12 VIP has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 VIP or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 VIP 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.