{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-12i-vs-infinix-note-50-racing-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T08:09:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Nova 12i vs Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "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": 79.3,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "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 Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-50-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-10_49_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:00:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March/April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 x 74.4 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "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": "8GB (Extended RAM up to 16GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, Macro, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; Front Camera 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Wired Charging, 30W Wireless MagCharge, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Wireless Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "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",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
        "margin": 9.1,
        "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-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-racing-edition": 89
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-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-racing-edition": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 87,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-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-racing-edition": 75
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-12i": 79.3,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition charges 5W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Nova 12i has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Nova 12i or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.1 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 Racing Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova 12i is listed at PKR 84,999 and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova 12i or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova 12i uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 50 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 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads on battery. Huawei Nova 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition a 5200 mAh cell, with 40W and 45W 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/)."
}