Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Smart 10 

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12i leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Smart 10  leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Infinix Smart 10  if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Infinix Smart 10 
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 25,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. 24 July 2025 (Pakistan)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 165.6 × 77 × 8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 187 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.67 in
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 (Go edition) with XOS 15.1
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4 GB + 4 GB extendable (virtual)
Internal storage 128GB Better 64 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD (expandable)
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Better 13 MP primary + AI depth sensor (dual-camera)
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps (standard capability for entry segment)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W wired, reverse wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) 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 5.3
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, 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 Smart 10 ?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Smart 10  in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 10 ?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 10 ?

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.

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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.