{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-infinix-note-40-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-09-21T16:15:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 87,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12i",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_53_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T07:14:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, Dual-LED flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W fast wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "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, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-12_21_45-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 87999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T04:55:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 55.6,
                "overall": 76.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14,"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2.",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
        "margin": 8.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 60
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-12i": 79,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 96
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 55.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 48,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G at PKR 87,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 48,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}