{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-3-pro-vs-infinix-note-12i/", "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:20+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Infinix Note 12i", "answer": "The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, display and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 42,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro", "slug": "dcode-bold-3-pro", "brand": "Dcode", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-3-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_10_15-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 42999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-17T06:12:53+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58, "camera": 79, "battery": 66.6, "display": 100, "memory": 37.5, "value": 99.4, "overall": 71.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "December 2023", "Weight": "189 g", "Water resistance": "NO official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7", "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 13" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)", "Internal storage": "128 GB", "Card slot": "microSD up to 1 TB" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera", "Selfie camera": "16 MP Front Camera", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "33W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } }, { "name": "Infinix Note 12i", "slug": "infinix-note-12i", "brand": "Infinix", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12i/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_53_04-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 39999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-03T07:14:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 79, "battery": 66.6, "display": 87, "memory": 25, "value": 100, "overall": 67.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.", "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm", "Weight": "198 g", "Water resistance": "Not officially rated" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.82-inch", "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55", "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)", "Internal storage": "128GB", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, Dual-LED flash", "Video recording": "1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "33W fast wired charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "dcode-bold-3-pro", "margin": 3.9, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 58, "infinix-note-12i": 56 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 79, "infinix-note-12i": 79 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 66.6, "infinix-note-12i": 66.6 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 100, "infinix-note-12i": 87 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 37.5, "infinix-note-12i": 25 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-3-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-3-pro": 99.4, "infinix-note-12i": 100 }, "leader": null } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 3,000 less.", "Dcode Bold 3 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 12i?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on performance, display and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12i can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price." }, { "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 12i?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }