Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Infinix Note 12i

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Dcode Bold 3 Pro takes it by 3.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about performance, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro Infinix Note 12i
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 2023 May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.
Dimensions Not listed 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm
Weight 189 g Better 198 g
Water resistance NO official IP rating Not officially rated
Display
Screen size 6.7 6.82-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) Better 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) Better 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)
Internal storage 128 GB 128GB
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.
Selfie camera 16 MP Front Camera Better 8 MP, Dual-LED flash
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front).
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired 33W fast wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 12i?

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.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 12i?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.