{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x5c-plus-vs-infinix-note-12i/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T10:18:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X5c Plus vs Infinix Note 12i",
    "answer": "The Honor X5c Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Honor X5c Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X5c Plus",
            "slug": "honor-x5c-plus",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2025-10_27_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-17T06:55:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 65.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Nov 2025 (Pakistan launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "167 × 77 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz refresh"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+4 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD XC (via shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8) + auxiliary depth lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "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": 62.8,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "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": "honor-x5c-plus",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 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": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 79,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 65.1,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 87,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 25,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X5c Plus costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Honor X5c Plus packs a 260 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X5c Plus or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on value for money. Infinix Note 12i 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 Honor X5c Plus and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus is listed at PKR 24,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Honor X5c Plus cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}