Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 35/100 (a 54-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 348,562); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't; the Infinix Note 12i is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). 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 12i (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12i by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i 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.