Head to head

Dcode X vs Infinix Note 12i

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Dcode X and the Infinix Note 12i finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Dcode X leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 64,999.

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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 Dcode X leads

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

Camera Dcode X 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 Dcode X leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.
  • Dcode X offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Dcode X has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Dcode X if…

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

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode X Infinix Note 12i
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2021-11-04 May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.
Dimensions 164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 198 g Better
Water resistance no official IP rating Not officially rated
Display
Screen size 6.67 6.82-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 ≈395 Better 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.
Panel type LTPS TFT LCD IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.05 GHz Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G76 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 1TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Better Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, Dual-LED flash
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front).
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W fast charging 33W fast wired charging Better
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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity 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 X or Infinix Note 12i?

Dcode X 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 X and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?

Dcode X is listed at PKR 64,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Dcode X scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode X uses a 64 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 X or Infinix Note 12i?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Dcode X carries a 4000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively.

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

Dcode X is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 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.