So we got some rumor today that the Note 20 is already headed to Pakistan, and might go official within next. But for us in this part of the world, the Note 12 is the latest from Infinix, and the VIP models is currently the company’s flagship device under the Note series. But how does it compare with Tecno’s latest Camon 19 series.
When it comes to buying choice, the Camon 19 Pro 4G wins it for us, and probably for most people. But for fairness sake, we’ll pair the top model in the Note 12 series, (i.e. the Note 12 VIP), with the highest model in the Camon 19 series (i.e. the Camon 19 Pro 5G). The reason for this is simple; both phone are price a pinch under N200,000 in Nigeria.
As you would expect, both of these phones has one or two things in it favor as against the other. Obviously the 33W fast charging on the Camon 19 Pro 5G will see no success against the 120W charger on the Note 12 VIP, just like the 5G speed on the 19 Pro 5G will give the Note 12 VIP a run for it money.
Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Tecno Camon 19 Pro: Specs comparison
| Basis | Infinix Note 12 VIP | Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inches FHD+ AMOLED screen – 120Hz refresh – 1 Billion colors | 6.8-inches FHD+ IPS screen – 120Hz refresh – 16 Million colors |
| CPU (GPU) | 2.05GHz MediTtek Helio G96 CPU – (with Mali-G57 GPU) | 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 810 CPU – (with Mali-G57 GPU) |
| Storage (RAM) | 128/256GB ROM,(4/8GB RAM) – with upto 512GB via SD card | 128/256GB ROM; (8GB RAM) – with upto 512GB via SD card |
| Cameras | Rear (triple): – Main: 108MP, f/1.67, Laser AF – UW: 13MP, f/2.2 – Depth: 2MP, f/2.4, (depth) – Quad-LED Front: 16MP (LED) | Rear (triple): – Main: 64MP, f/1.6, Laser AF, OIS – Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 – Depth: 2MP, f/2.4 – Quad-LED Front: 16MP (LED) |
| OS (UI) | Android 12 with XOS 10.5 | Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 |
| Data | 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 | 4G / 5G, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Battery | 4500mAh Li-Po Battery – 120W charger | 5000mAh Li-Po Battery – 33W charger |
| Color | Cayenne grey, Force black | Eco Black, Cedar Green |
| Additional Features | Dual SIM, Fingerprint Sensor (side), USB Type-C, NFC | Dual SIM, Fingerprint Sensor (side), USB Type-C, NFC |
| Dimension (Weight) | 163.5 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (—) | 166.7 x 74.3 x 8.6 mm (—) |
| Price at launch | N199,800 | N198,000 |
Infinix Note 12 VIP vs Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G: Comparison summary
No doubt, the Infinix Note 12 VIP and Tecno’s Camon 19 Pro 5G share a lot in common, although the two companies prioritized different optimization techniques. For exampled, while Infinix decided to optimized the technical segments of the Note 12 VIP on an older Helio G96 CPU, Tecno opted for a more modern CPU with modern 5G network Technology.
Pros and Cons of both Infinix Note 12 VIP and Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G
Infinix Note 12 VIP Pros
- 120W faster charger
- 108-megapixel primary camera
- Aerospace-grade built material
- AMOLED screen with 1 Billion colors
Infinix Note 12 VIP Cons
- Still a 4G smartphone
- Faster charger could have bigger batteries too
Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G Pros
- Faster Dimensity 810 CPU
- Trending 5G network capability
- OIS could do great magic in photo and video capture
- 5000mAh battery is still better than 4500
Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G Cons
- Please, get tired of 33W charger already
- Too mundane auxiliary cameras
Camon19pro 5G is best
Camon19pro 5G is best