Head to head

Dcode Cygnal 3 vs Infinix Note 12i

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Cygnal 3 and the Infinix Note 12i finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The Dcode Cygnal 3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12i leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Cygnal 3 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal 3 costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Dcode Cygnal 3 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal 3 Infinix Note 12i
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,999 Cheaper PKR 39,999
Design & build
Release date January 2024 May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.
Dimensions 165.3 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 198 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating (not water- or dust-resistant) Not officially rated
Display
Screen size 6.52 inches 6.82-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi) 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU 2.3 GHz Octa-Core Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 OS Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (+3GB Extended RAM) 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)
Internal storage 64GB 128GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to 1TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera – 13 MP + AI + AI with LED Flash Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Better
Selfie camera 8 MP selfie 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 10W wired 33W fast wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth v5.0 with A2DP, LE Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer Face Unlock Fingerprint Proximity Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
USB USB-C port 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 Cygnal 3 or Infinix Note 12i?

Dcode Cygnal 3 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.

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

Dcode Cygnal 3 is listed at PKR 24,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal 3 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Infinix Note 12i?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal 3 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 12i, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal 3 or Infinix Note 12i?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal 3 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 33W wired charging respectively.

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

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G37 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.