Infinix Note 12 G96
Infinix
PKR 54,999
73/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 12 G96 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 G96 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12 G96 costs PKR 20,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
Buy the Infinix Note 12 G96 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 54,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2022 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.6 × 76.8 × 8.0 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7-inch | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (Full HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED 60Hz Up to 1000 nits (advertised) | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 12 XOS 10.6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSD card slot (up to 2TB supported by Infinix) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide, AF) 2 MP (Depth) QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP LED Flash | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 33W Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 Note 12 G96 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12 G96 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 G96 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12 G96 is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 G96 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 G96 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Infinix Note 12 G96 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 G96 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 G96 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 G96 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 G96 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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