Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Smart 20

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Infinix Smart 20 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 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 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 Smart 20 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Smart 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 20 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Infinix Smart 20 packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.
  • Infinix Smart 20 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Infinix Smart 20 if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Infinix Smart 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. 4 March 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 167.7 × 78.8 × 7.7 mm
Weight 198 g Not officially specified by Infinix.
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.78 Inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1576 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (2 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 × 1.7GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 XOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Memory Fusion) Better
Internal storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC (Expandable up to 2TB)
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, Dual LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,200 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 5W Reverse Wired Charging, USB Type-C 2.0 Port.
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 5.2
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Compass
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 Smart 20?

Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Smart 20 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 20 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Infinix Smart 20 at PKR 34,999. That makes Infinix Smart 20 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 20?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Infinix Smart 20, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Smart 20?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 20 a 5200 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.