{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-itel-city-200/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T14:22:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs itel City 200",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the itel City 200 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The itel City 200 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 28,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "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": 77.6,
                "overall": 65.6
            },
            "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": "itel City 200",
            "slug": "itel-city-200",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-city-200/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-10_23_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 28999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-22T05:27:40+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 49,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "23 Mar 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "does not have any official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1612 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "CPU": "Octa core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (+ virtual RAM support)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (supports expansion)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual Camera 13 MP LED Flash, HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W standard charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "microUSB 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "itel-city-200": 49
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "itel-city-200": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "itel-city-200": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "itel-city-200": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "itel-city-200": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 77.6,
                    "itel-city-200": 100
                },
                "leader": "itel-city-200"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "itel City 200 costs PKR 11,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or itel City 200?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and itel City 200 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and itel City 200 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and itel City 200 at PKR 28,999. That makes itel City 200 cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or itel City 200?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on itel City 200, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or itel City 200?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and itel City 200 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}