Unboxing the Infinix Note 12 VIP, an upgrade over the standard smartphone boasting impressive gaming chops and specs for a budget friendly price. This hands-on review tests the Infinix Note 12 VIP's camera tech, gamer experience and XOS features, while the 120W battery charge rivals Xiaomi, Realme and other phones.

On paper, this mobile offers a lot. The Mediatek G96 chipset may lack 5G support but can handle Genshin Impact, Call of Duty, PubG and other Android titles. Battery life is fantastic with that quick charging tech on board too.

Infinix's Note 12 VIP 108MP camera copes well with a range of conditions although struggles when your subject is close to the lens. It's certainly as good as many rivals, as long as you take your time with your shot. You even have a flash for the selfie camera for those night pics.

You've got a 120Hz AMOLED screen, an okay-ish stereo speaker setup, and that XOS 10.6 setup which adds gaming features and lots of bonus bits. It can be a little shonky at times on the Note 12 VIP but Infinix has included some useful tools like a one-handed mode.

So that's my hands-on review with this budget phone, what do you reckon? Tempted?

Infinix Note 12 VIP Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - VIP in da club
0:49 - What's in the box?
2:11 - Design
3:30 - XOS & features
6:50 - Display & audio
8:55 - Performance & gaming test
11:05 - Battery
12:32 - Cameras
14:52 - Byyyyeeee