{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-50-pro-vs-infinix-note-12i/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T00:16:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 50 Pro vs Infinix Note 12i",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 50 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on display and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, 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 44,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 50 Pro",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-50-pro",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-50-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-6-2026-09_37_01-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-04T05:22:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 96.5,
                "overall": 72.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "167 x 76.4 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera (f/1.6, AF) 2 MP Depth Sensor Additional AI Lens HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Gyroscope",
                    "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": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "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": "infinix-hot-50-pro",
        "margin": 4.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-pro": 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": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-pro": 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": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-pro": 66.6,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-pro": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-50-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-pro": 50,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-50-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-pro": 96.5,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Infinix Hot 50 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Hot 50 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Hot 50 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 50 Pro or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 50 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on display and memory & storage. 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 Infinix Hot 50 Pro and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 50 Pro is listed at PKR 44,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 5,000. 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/)."
}