The Infinix Note 12 VIP is a mid-range Android smartphone that was announced in April 2022 and recently became available for purchase in Kenya. The Note 12 VIP comes with a solid technical profile and is set to succeed the Infinix Note 11 Pro released late last year.
Some of the highlights include a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 108 MP triple camera setup, and a long-lasting 4500mAh battery supporting 120W HyperCharge. That said, here’s a look at what the Note 12 VIP has to offer.
Key Specs of the Infinix Note 12 VIP
- Display Size: 6.7-inch
- Dimensions: 163.5 x 76.7 x 7.89 mm
- RAM: 8GB
- Rear Camera: 108+13+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4500mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 41,999
If you are interested in the Infinix Note 12 VIP, you should also check out the OPPO Reno7 (Ksh. 42,999).
Display
Display Size: 6.7-inch
Display Type: AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 393 ppi
The Infinix Note 12 VIP ships in with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display featuring a 1080p resolution. Customary with the Note series, panels have to be large so, it explains the 6+ inch screen on the device.
As far as frame rate per second is concerned, the smartphone features a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 360Hz touch sampling rate. Needless to say, the smartphone offers a perfectly enjoyable visual experience.
Design
Dimensions: 163.5 x 76.7 x 7.89 mm
The Infinix Note 12 VIP looks a bit similar to the Note 11, with just a few differences. For instance, the Note 12 VIP is flat-edged and comes built with Aerospace-grade glass fiber, a first for the industry.
Taking its inspiration from the skylights of a performance car, the VIP design oozes style, sophistication and superior performance. It’s also slimmer especially the bottom bezel measuring at up to 3.1mm and boasts feather-light proportions weighing in at 198 grams.
Coupled up with the exclusive materials and premium unibody build, the Note 12 VIP is as tough as they come yet one of the best looking mid-rangers so far. The smartphone comes in two color options; Cayenne Grey and Force Black.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 2.0Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 8GB
Internal Storage: 256GB
Micro SD: Yes
A 2.05Ghz Octa-core processor powers the Infinix Note 12 VIP alongside 8GB of RAM expandable up to 13GB via RAM extension technology. The smartphone packs the powerful and better performing Helio G96 chipset from MediaTek compared to the G88 on the regular Note 12. It’s great for gaming, supporting the 1080p display and high resolution cameras.
In terms of storage, you get 256GB of internal memory, expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card slot. The Infinix Note 12 VIP runs Android 12 straight out of the box.
Plus, the device comes equipped with Infinix’s proprietary gameplay tools such as Monster Game Kit that enables Omnidirectional optimization and XArena Dar-Link 2.0 responsible for optimizing battery, temperature and memory when gaming.
Camera
Rear Camera: 108+13+2MP
Selfie Camera: 16MP
LED flash: Yes
The Infinix Note 12 VIP gets a triple camera setup with a 108MP Cinemagic camera, a 13MP ultrawide-angle lens for wide shots, a 2MP depth lens for zooming and a Laser Detection Auto Focus system. Upfront, you have a 16MP shooter for all your selfies and video calls.
You also get features such as Night Scene photography mode for photos taken at night, Portrait mode for close up shots and a bunch of software features included to elevate your photography experience.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4500mAh
The battery is indisputably the smartphone’s unique selling proposition. A Li-Po 4500mAh battery supporting 120W fast charging keeps the lights on the Infinix Note 12 VIP.
The device is said to take only 17 minutes to charge from 0% to full battery. Plus, a 12 minute top up is sufficient enough to last the smartphone 6 hours of gaming, 5 hours of streaming YouTube videos and 17hrs of call-time.
Additionally, Infinix has equipped the Note 12 VIP with 103 protection features both inside the phone and the charger, 18 of which are temperature sensors to safeguard the battery from damage and ensure its long lasting life. According to Infinix, the Note 12 VIP will retain 85% of its capacity after 800 charge cycles.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The Infinix Note 12 VIP is available for purchase in stores as well as online at a suggested retail price of Ksh. 41,999.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
