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Infinix Hot 70i vs Infinix Note 12i

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Hot 70i and the Infinix Note 12i finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Hot 70i leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 9,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Hot 70i offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Hot 70i if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 70i Infinix Note 12i
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 21-08-2026 May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.
Dimensions 163.5 × 75.5 × 8.3 mm 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm
Weight 185 – 195 g Better 198 g
Water resistance IP65 rating Not officially rated
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.82-inch Better
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
Protection Basic scratch-resistant glass Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc / MediaTek entry-level MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali (entry-level) Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14 (Go Edition XOS) Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB Better 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
Card slot Yes (microSDXC supported) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Better
Selfie camera 8 MP LED Flash 8 MP, Dual-LED flash
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front).
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po ( non-removable ) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W 33W fast wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Rear-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity Face Unlock Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Hot 70i or Infinix Note 12i?

Infinix Hot 70i and Infinix Note 12i finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 70i and Infinix Note 12i in Pakistan?

Infinix Hot 70i is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 12i at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 70i or Infinix Note 12i?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 70i uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 12i, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 70i or Infinix Note 12i?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Hot 70i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12i a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.