{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-oneplus-nord-ce5/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T17:51:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs OnePlus Nord CE5",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 82,999.",
    "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": "OnePlus Nord CE5",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce5",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-10_48_31-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 82999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-03T06:00:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 56.9,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali (variant not confirmed)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( OxygenOS )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging (likely 80W or higher)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes (version not confirmed)",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-nord-ce5",
        "margin": 6.2,
        "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-nord-ce5": 58
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-ce5": 86
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-ce5": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "oneplus-nord-ce5": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 43,000 less.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 47W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance, 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and OnePlus Nord CE5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and OnePlus Nord CE5 at PKR 82,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 43,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 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 OnePlus Nord CE5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus Nord CE5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}