{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-12i-vs-infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T08:09:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Nova 12i vs Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Huawei Nova 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 84,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei Nova 12i",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-12i",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-12i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-10_02_27-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T07:42:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 93,
                "overall": 71.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced March 2024, released April 2024 (expected Pakistan availability late-2025/early-2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 74.7 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2388 pixels (~391 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Standard glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with EMUI 14 (no GMS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "40W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-10_20_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T05:35:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 83.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 x 74.4 x 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and resistant to water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors 144Hz 1300 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, XOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB (with up to 12GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, wide, 1/1.57\", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm ultrawide, Dual LED Flash Panorama, HDR, OIS, PDAF",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, wide, 1/3.1 HDR, AI-assisted imaging",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera Video: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps Front Camera Video: 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired, 30W Wireless, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO₂ Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
        "margin": 9.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 57,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 58
                },
                "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": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 83,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 94
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 68.3,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 83.2
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 87,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 50,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 93,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei Nova 12i costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition charges 50W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Nova 12i or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Nova 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 Huawei Nova 12i and Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition at PKR 89,999. That makes Huawei Nova 12i cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 12i or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition a 5200 mAh cell, with 40W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}