{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T09:29:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 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": 97.4,
                "overall": 72.5
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-10_26_00-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T05:28:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Around mid-2026",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (4G)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "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-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 51
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 25
                },
                "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": 97.4,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 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 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}