{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-infinix-zero-40-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T13:05:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Zero 40 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 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 89,999.",
    "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 Zero 40 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-zero-40-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-zero-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-12_19_23-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-04T05:14:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 77,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 56,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 splash/dust resistance implied."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC6",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-zero-40-5g",
        "margin": 10.7,
        "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-zero-40-5g": 77
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-zero-40-5g": 93
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-zero-40-5g": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.7 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 Zero 40 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Infinix Zero 40 5G at PKR 89,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Zero 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Zero 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Infinix Zero 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}