Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Realme C83  5G

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Realme C83  5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 49,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Battery & charging Realme C83  5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme C83  5G 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 10,000 less.
  • Realme C83  5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.
  • Realme C83  5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Realme C83  5G if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Realme C83  5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 49,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. early March 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm Not listed
Weight 198 g Not listed
Water resistance Not officially rated Not officially certified
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1604 pixels (~264 PPI)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate : IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M colours 120 Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) • Dimensity 6300
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 OS with Realme UI 6.0
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4 GB / 6 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC supported
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Better 32 MP with LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). Panorama + 1080p@30 fps video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W wired charging
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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.2 with A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Realme C83  5G?

Infinix Note 12i and Realme C83  5G 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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Realme C83  5G in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Realme C83  5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Realme C83  5G?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Realme C83  5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Realme C83  5G?

Realme C83  5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme C83  5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

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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.