{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-60i-8gb-vs-infinix-note-12i/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:27:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB vs Infinix Note 12i",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on performance, 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 40,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-60i-8gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-12_05_29-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 40999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-04T05:40:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2025 (first availability in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 76.6 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~262 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with XOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP primary with auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po ~5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, 10 W reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 96.8,
                "overall": 67.5
            },
            "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-60i-8gb",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 54,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-60i-8gb": 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-60i-8gb": 71.5,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 87,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 50,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12i": 96.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB packs a 160 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and 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 Infinix Hot 60i 8GB and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is listed at PKR 40,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB leads on battery. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB carries a 5160 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Infinix Note 12i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm) while Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}