{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-itel-s25-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T15:18:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs itel S25 Ultra",
    "answer": "The itel S25 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on battery & charging and 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 44,999.",
    "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": "itel S25 Ultra",
            "slug": "itel-s25-ultra",
            "brand": "itel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/itel/itel-s25-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/itel-s25-ultra-whatmobile-pk.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-02T17:16:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 97.1,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025 (Pakistan",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 x 75.9 x 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "163 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 pixels (~388 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, Curved, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T620 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android (itel OS 14.5)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB RAM (+8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + auxiliary sensor, LED Flash: \"main_camera_features\": HDR, Panorama, 2K video (1440p@30fps), 1080p@30fps",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP: \"front_camera_features\": \"HDR, 2K video recording\""
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W fast charging, bypass charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "itel-s25-ultra",
        "margin": 5.1,
        "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,
                    "itel-s25-ultra": 58
                },
                "leader": "itel-s25-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-s25-ultra": 82
                },
                "leader": "itel-s25-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-s25-ultra": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "itel-s25-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "itel-s25-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "itel-s25-ultra": 50
                },
                "leader": "itel-s25-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "itel-s25-ultra": 97.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.",
        "itel S25 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "itel S25 Ultra ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "itel S25 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or itel S25 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel S25 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 itel S25 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and itel S25 Ultra at PKR 44,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or itel S25 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel S25 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or itel S25 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and itel S25 Ultra a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or itel S25 Ultra?",
            "answer": "itel S25 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while itel S25 Ultra runs the Unisoc T620 (12 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/)."
}