Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs itel A90

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

The short answer

The itel A90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The itel A90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 20,999 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

itel A90 takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

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 itel A90 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money itel A90 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • itel A90 costs PKR 19,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.
  • itel A90 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 performance, camera and battery & charging.

Buy the itel A90 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i itel A90
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 20,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. June 2025 (Pakistan)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm Not listed
Weight 198 g Not listed
Water resistance Not officially rated Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.6 in
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1612 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) UNISOC T7100 (Octa-core)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Not listed
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (Go Edition) with itel OS
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) Better
Internal storage 128GB Up to 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD up to ~1 TB
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 + Light Sensor
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash Better 5 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W 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 Not listed
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE Not listed
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted fingerprint, face ID, accelerometer, 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 itel A90?

itel A90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. 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 itel A90 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and itel A90 at PKR 20,999. That makes itel A90 cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or itel A90?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on itel A90, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or itel A90?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and itel A90 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or itel A90?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while itel A90 runs the UNISOC T7100 (Octa-core).

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