{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-realme-c100i/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T00:03:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Realme C100i",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Realme C100i finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on camera. The Realme C100i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 66.7,
                "overall": 69.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "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, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Realme C100i",
            "slug": "realme-c100i",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c100i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Realme-C100i-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-06T04:36:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.48 x 78.23 x 8.38 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "HD+ 720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass + Panda MN228 Cover Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 @ 850MHz",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card Supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8MP Wide, f/2.0, AF",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "Rear 1080p@30fps, Front 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 7000mAh (Typical), Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging (5V/3A), Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Display, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.2, LE, SBC, AAC, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "realme-c100i": 57
                },
                "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-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "realme-c100i": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "realme-c100i": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "realme-c100i": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "realme-c100i": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.7,
                    "realme-c100i": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C100i costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Realme C100i packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 18W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C100i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Realme C100i 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Realme C100i in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Realme C100i at PKR 29,999. That makes Realme C100i cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C100i?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 8 MP on Realme C100i, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C100i?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme C100i a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W 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/)."
}