Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Note 40 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 64,999.
Infinix Note 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 64,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 5G takes it by 11.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 25,000 less.
- Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Infinix Note 40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 64,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | May 2024 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14, XOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | microSDXC |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light |
| 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 12i or Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12i 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 12i and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Note 40 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm).
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