{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-oppo-f29/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T10:55:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Oppo F29",
    "answer": "The Oppo F29 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 83,999.",
    "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": "Oppo F29",
            "slug": "oppo-f29",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-f29/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-6-2026-10_21_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 83999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-09T14:20:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 55.9,
                "overall": 73.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 20, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.6 × 74.5 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~394 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (varying clock clusters)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno (Snapdragon 6 Gen 1)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with ColorOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (supported, up to ~1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 2 MP mono",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W SUPERVOOC wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oppo-f29",
        "margin": 5.7,
        "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,
                    "oppo-f29": 61
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oppo-f29": 85
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "oppo-f29": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "oppo-f29": 100
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "oppo-f29": 50
                },
                "leader": "oppo-f29"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "oppo-f29": 55.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 44,000 less.",
        "Oppo F29 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo F29 charges 12W faster.",
        "Oppo F29 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Oppo F29 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Oppo F29 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Oppo F29?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 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 Oppo F29 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Oppo F29 at PKR 83,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 44,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Oppo F29?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 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 Oppo F29?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Oppo F29 a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Oppo F29?",
            "answer": "Oppo F29 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Oppo F29 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}