Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Infinix Zero 40 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short 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.
Infinix Zero 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 89,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Zero 40 5G takes it by 10.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Infinix Zero 40 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Infinix Zero 40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 89,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | September 2024 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP54 splash/dust resistance implied. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 12 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256 GB (UFS 3.1) Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux) Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 50 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless Better |
| 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/6e |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 Zero 40 5G?
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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Infinix Zero 40 5G in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Infinix Zero 40 5G?
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).
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