Dcode Cypher
Dcode
PKR 51,999
61/100 overall
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Dcode Cypher vs Infinix Note 12i
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.
The short 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.
Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 12i takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Dcode Cypher if…
you care most about memory & storage.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Dcode Cypher | Infinix Note 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 51,999 | PKR 39,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. |
| Dimensions | 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 198 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | Not officially rated |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.55 inches | 6.82-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi) | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not listed | Scratch-resistant glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G72 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 12, XOS 10.6 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB 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 | 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera | 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 | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps (standard) | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Standard charging via USB-C | 33W fast wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 | v5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?
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.
What is the price of Dcode Cypher and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?
Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12i?
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).
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