Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Infinix Note 12i by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.