{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-oneplus-9e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs OnePlus 9E",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 9E is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus 9E is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 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": 62.8,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "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": "OnePlus 9E",
            "slug": "oneplus-9e",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-9e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-2-2025-11_19_00-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T07:33:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2021 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 650",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-9e",
        "margin": 15,
        "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,
                    "oneplus-9e": 72
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oneplus-9e": 81
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "oneplus-9e": 68.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "oneplus-9e": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "oneplus-9e": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 62.8,
                    "oneplus-9e": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 9E costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 9E charges 32W faster.",
        "OnePlus 9E offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 9E ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus 9E uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and OnePlus 9E in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and OnePlus 9E at PKR 29,999. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on OnePlus 9E, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus 9E a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 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/)."
}