Infinix Note 12i vs Vivo X500
The Infinix Note 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12i
Vivo X500
What makes Infinix Note 12i better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.7×77.4×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 12i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Infinix Note 12i by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 12i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12i (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12i is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Infinix Note 12i has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12i over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.