{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-infinix-smart-10/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:49:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Smart 10 ",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the Infinix Smart 10  finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Infinix Smart 10  is the cheaper of the two at PKR 25,499 against PKR 39,999.",
    "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": 66.7,
                "overall": 64.5
            },
            "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 Smart 10 ",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-10",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_29_41-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 25499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T05:34:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "24 July 2025 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "187 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Go edition) with XOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB + 4 GB extendable (virtual)",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP primary + AI depth sensor (dual-camera)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (standard capability for entry segment)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired, reverse wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "infinix-smart-10": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-smart-10": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-smart-10": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "infinix-smart-10": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "infinix-smart-10": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.7,
                    "infinix-smart-10": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-10"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Smart 10  costs PKR 14,500 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 10 ?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Smart 10  finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Smart 10  in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Infinix Smart 10  at PKR 25,499. That makes Infinix Smart 10  cheaper by PKR 14,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 10 ?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Infinix Smart 10 , though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 10 ?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 10  a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}