{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-infinix-note-12i/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:11:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Infinix Note 12i",
    "answer": "The Dcode Bold 4 and the Infinix Note 12i finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Dcode Bold 4 leads on camera. The Dcode Bold 4 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Bold 4",
            "slug": "dcode-bold-4",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-4/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_15_21-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-10T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "166.3 × 77.8 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "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 (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps / 1440p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 85.4,
                "overall": 66.4
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 56,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-4": 82,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 79
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 62.8,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 87,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 37.5,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-bold-4": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 85.4
                },
                "leader": "dcode-bold-4"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Dcode Bold 4 costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.",
        "Dcode Bold 4 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 and Infinix Note 12i finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 4 and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Dcode Bold 4 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Dcode Bold 4 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}