Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Vivo T1x: Specs Comparison

Budget smartphones, even those under Php10,000, have become well-equipped in the past few years, and the two models we’re comparing today prove that.

Take a look at the Infinix Note 12 G96, similar to its cousins, this affordable device will justify every single peso you pour on it by giving you features that fit your needs.

Same as the Vivo T1x. More than its specs, Vivo dressed this device with good materials and looks to make it a more compelling value for the price.

So which of these two devices should you go with? We find out in our Infinix Note 12 G96 versus Vivo T1x specifications and features comparison.

	Infinix Note 12 G96	Vivo T1x
Operating System	Android 12 XOS 10.6	Android 12 Funtouch 12
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution 393ppi 60Hz refresh rate	6.58-inch FHD+ IPS 2408 x 1080 pixel resolution 401ppi 90Hz refresh rate
Processor	2.05GHz MediaTek Helio G96 octa-core	2.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core
RAM	8GB + 5GB via virtual RAM expansion	4GB
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 610
Storage	128GB/256GB expandable via microSD	64GB expandable via microSD up to 1TB
Front Camera	16-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel (PDAF, f/1.6) 2-megapixel (depth sensor) LED flash	50-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) 2-megapixel (macro) 2-megapixel (Depth sensor) LED flash
Audio	Stereo speakers DTS audio Headphone jack	Single loudspeaker Headphone jack
Connectivity	HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth GPS, A-GPS FM radio USB Type-C	HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS FM Radio USB Type-C
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock
Others	–	–
Colors	Force Black Sapphite Blue Snow Fall	Space Blue Gravity Black
Dimensions and Weight	164.6 x 76.8 x 8mm 185g	164.3 x 76.1 x 8mm 182g
Battery and Charging	5,000mAh 33W fast charging	5,000mAh 18W fast charging
Price	8GB/128GB: Php8,999 8GB/256GB: Php9,999	4GB/64GB: Php8,999

Design and Build Quality

Unlike gaming-centric smartphones today, both Infinix and Vivo went with clean, straightforward, and elegant designs for their sub-Php10,000 entries.

The T1x shares the same design language that its siblings have. There’s a square glass for the triple camera setup, with a lip housing the LED flash.

Meanwhile, the Infinix Note 12 has a more refreshing design when compared to other devices we’ve seen from the brand. It has distinct large lenses and a wide camera island with design accents. While design preferences are subjective, we gotta hand the win to the Note 12 for this one.

Display and Audio

An obvious win for the Infinix device. Other than being slightly bigger, it also boasts a premium AMOLED screen, which offers better colors and deeper contrast than the traditional IPS panel of the competition.

To Vivo’s credit, the T1x does have a high 90Hz refresh rate, but we doubt you’d notice any difference in speed, especially from a budget device with a budget processor. To put a nail in the coffin, the Note 12 also has a pair of speakers for a stereo setup while the latter settles for a single bottom-firing driver.

Performance and Hardware

There’s no secret that more people trust Qualcomm chips over MediaTek’s. Primarily because of their reliability, especially in battery efficiency. That’s true, in this case, as the Snapdragon 680 of the Vivo T1x is more efficient than the Helio G96 on the Note 12.

Still, the MediaTek chip on the Infinix device is more powerful than the Qualcomm one in terms of CPU performance and gaming. It also has more RAM and storage capacity — making the Note 12 the ultimate winner of this round.

Battery

Both models share the same 5,000mAh battery capacity. But since it has a more efficient CPU, longevity should be slightly better on the T1x.

Still, we gotta hand the win to the Note 12 due to its 33W fast charging technology. That’s almost twice as fast as T1x’s 18W adapter.

Cameras

Both the Infinix Note 12 G96 and Vivo T1x have 50-megapixel main cameras and 2-megapixel depth sensors.

The T1x managed to get a third camera on the back with its macro lens, which most of the people never even use. That said, the Note 12 gets a one-up by having a sharper 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls, versus the latter’s 8-megapixels.

Conclusion

Despite its 90Hz refresh rate screen and power-efficient chipset, it’s quite clear that the Vivo T1x lost it to the Infinix Note 12 G96 in this comparison.

For the same starting price of Php8,999, the Note 12 G96 has a more powerful chipset, AMOLED screen, twice the RAM capacity, up to 256GB of storage, stereo speakers, and faster charging.