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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Poco C81

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 4.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 14,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 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 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 195 g Better 208 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).

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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.