{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cypher-vs-infinix-note-12i/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T12:03:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cypher vs Infinix Note 12i",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cypher still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 51,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cypher",
            "slug": "dcode-cypher",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cypher/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-5-2026-11_02_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 51999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-05T06:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 47.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 72,
                "overall": 61.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P60",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G72",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to ~1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (standard)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard charging via USB-C"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "infinix-note-12i",
        "margin": 6.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 53,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-cypher": 74,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 47.3,
                    "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-cypher": 87,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 37.5,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25
                },
                "leader": "dcode-cypher"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 72,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 12,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i packs a 950 mAh larger battery.",
        "Dcode Cypher offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Dcode Cypher 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 Cypher and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 12i, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 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/)."
}