Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs OnePlus Nord CE 2
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. 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 73,999.
OnePlus Nord CE 2
OnePlus
PKR 73,999
71/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedOnePlus Nord CE 2 takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 34,000 less.
- Infinix Note 12i packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 charges 32W faster.
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 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 OnePlus Nord CE 2 if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | OnePlus Nord CE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 73,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | None |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.43 in |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 6 GB / 8 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128 GB / 256 GB Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 16 MP wide Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 65W wired SUPERVOOC fast charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) |
| 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, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes (region dependent) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| 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 OnePlus Nord CE 2?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on 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 OnePlus Nord CE 2 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 at PKR 73,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE 2?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on OnePlus Nord CE 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE 2?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus Nord CE 2 a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively.
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