Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs OnePlus Nord CE5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus Nord CE5 takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the OnePlus Nord CE5 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i OnePlus Nord CE5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 82,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm Not listed
Weight 198 g Not listed
Water resistance Not officially rated No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali (variant not confirmed)
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 ( OxygenOS )
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. 50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 16 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 4K @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Fast charging (likely 80W or higher) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual SIM (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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE Yes (version not confirmed)
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 CE5?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and OnePlus Nord CE5 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE5?

OnePlus Nord CE5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE5?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or OnePlus Nord CE5?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.