Many people considered Infinix a budget-friendly smartphone manufacturer. However, this perception is going to change after the launch of Infinix Note 12 VIP. It is the top of the line model of Infinix Note 12 series with a price that we expect from mid-range Samsung phones. Same goes for the features that the company has introduced in it. So, let us see a complete Infinix Note 12 VIP review to know what this device has to offer.
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Infinix Note 12 VIP: Design and Display (D&D)
Design
Premium is what we can say about the design of Infinix Note 12 VIP. Its rear side has pretty impressive frosted glass. Its black camera module is large and wide with “VIP” mentioned on it. Overall design is a bit boxy with almost flat sides. It is slim just like other devices in the Infinix Note 12 series.
The upper side has a noise cancellation mic and a speaker grill. Left side has a sim tray. Right side has a power button, on and off keys. Bottom side consists of a speaker grill, 3.5mm jack, Type-C port, and a mic.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 VIP |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| Protection | NA |
| Colors | Cayenne gray, Force black |
Display
Display is the section in which Infinix has put in a lot of effort and it shows in Note 12 VIP design. Its display is comparable with the display of Infinix Zero X Pro, which has almost the same display quality but a bit smaller size. Note 12 doesn’t only come with an AMOLED panel but it has 120Hz refresh rate as well. It means both the quality and speed of its display are impressive.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 VIP |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Display type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 700 nits (peak), 120 Hz refresh rate, 360 Hz touch sample rate |
Infinix Note 12 VIP: Camera
In layman’s terms, cameras in this series are VIP. Here is a quick Infinix Note 12 VIP review of cameras.
This device has three camera setup on its back. Primary sensor is a 108 MP shooter with 1/1.67 inch sensor. This sensor is a bit smaller as compared to the 108 MP camera with 1/1.52 inch sensor of Infinix Zero X Pro. The company hasn’t mentioned any image stabilization for Note 12 VIP. The other 2 sensors are 13 MP ultrawide and 2 MP depth sensor.
These are on paper specs only. In the camera department, Infinix devices suffer a bit in different conditions. However, there are some improvements in this device like better color reproduction, etc. But still, there is a long way to go when we compare this 108 MP camera with the 100+ MP cameras of other devices.
Selfie camera is better than the Infinix Note 12 G96 but lacks 4K video recording as available in the Infinix Zero X Pro.
| Camera Side | Specifications | Infinix Note 12 VIP |
| Rear | Rear cameras | Three |
| 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67″, 0.64µm, PDAF, Laser AF | ||
| 13 MP f/2.2, (ultrawide) | ||
| 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | ||
| Rear camera video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | |
| Rear camera features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Selfie | Selfie / front camera | 16 MP, (wide), 1/2.76″, 1.12µm (Dual-LED flash) |
| Selfie / front camera video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Infinix Note 12 VIP: Performance
The performance of Infinix Note 12 VIP might disappoint some as it comes with the Mediatek Helio G96 Chipset. Some devices like the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Snapdragon 860), Xiaomi Poco X3 GT (Dimensity 1100), and the OnePlus Nord CE 5G (Snapdragon 750G) in this range come with far better performance.
This device comes with Android 12 and XOS 10.6. So, you will only get a software upgrade instead of the actual performance.
| Specifications | Infinix Note 12 VIP |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| MEMORY | ROM: 256GB, dedicated card slot (UP TO 2T) RAM: 8GB (expandable up to 13GB) |
Infinix Note 12 VIP: Features
Well, there are some strengths and weaknesses when we talk about features of Infinix Note 12 VIP. The highlighting feature is its 120W fast charging that isn’t only the best in this price range but also competes with the flagships of other brands. The device is fully charged in just 17 minutes (as advertised). This device also has dual speakers and NFC support.
The downside of this device is that it has only a 4500 mAh battery whereas other devices come with 5000 mAh batteries nowadays. Another disappointing thing here is the fingerprint sensor.
As this device has an AMOLED panel, an under display fingerprint sensor was expected. Many other devices with a way lower price than this device have an under display fingerprint sensor. So, it is a feature that many are going to miss.
| Name | Infinix Note 12 VIP |
| Sound | Dual Loudspeakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast Charging 120W, 100% in 17 min |
Infinix Note 12 VIP Price in Pakistan
| VIP Infinix Note 12 Price in Pakistan |
| 8GB and 256GB: Rs.55,999 |
You can buy Infinix Note 12 VIP at a lower price after some discounts offered by retailers. Some people might think of buying Infinix Zero X Pro due to comparable specs and features but lower price.
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Final Verdict
The final verdict from this Infinix Note 12 VIP review is that it is a good device overall. Design of this device is comparable to the flagships of many other brands. Its display is impressive with an AMOLED panel, 120 Hz refresh rate and 360 Hz touch sampling rate. It has a great camera setup that can take stunning images. A great improvement in the charging with the introduction of 120W fast charging in this price range.
However, this device is not for heavy gamers due to the Helio G96 Chipset. We have covered the most important areas in this review. Now, you can easily make your buying decision.
What do you think about this device? Given its performance, design, features, camera, etc. is it overpriced? Share your opinion in the comment section below.
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Photos Credits: www.infinixmobility.com/pk, www.gsmarena.com
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