{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-realme-c71/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T10:18:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Realme C71",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the Realme C71 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on battery & charging. The Realme C71 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 37,999 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": 94.9,
                "overall": 67.3
            },
            "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": "Realme C71",
            "slug": "realme-c71",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c71/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-11_45_47-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 37999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:53:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 75.9 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T612 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + AI lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "realme-c71": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "realme-c71": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "realme-c71": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "realme-c71": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "realme-c71": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-c71"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 94.9,
                    "realme-c71": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-c71"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C71 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.",
        "Realme C71 offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Realme C71?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and Realme C71 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Realme C71 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Realme C71 at PKR 37,999. That makes Realme C71 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Realme C71?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme C71 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}