{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-realme-narzo-80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:48:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Realme Narzo 80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 80 Lite is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme Narzo 80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 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": 68.5,
                "overall": 64.7
            },
            "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 Narzo 80 Lite",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-80-lite",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2025-09_23_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-26T04:52:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 x 76.2 x 7.94 mm",
                    "Weight": "197g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card Supported ( Up to 2TB )"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32MP Wide LED Flash HDR Panorama PDAF",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-Removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging ( 5W Reverse Wired Charging )"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-narzo-80-lite",
        "margin": 4.4,
        "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,
                    "realme-narzo-80-lite": 57
                },
                "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-narzo-80-lite": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-narzo-80-lite": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "realme-narzo-80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "realme-narzo-80-lite": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 68.5,
                    "realme-narzo-80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-80-lite"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Narzo 80 Lite costs PKR 12,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 80 Lite packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo 80 Lite offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Narzo 80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 80 Lite comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Realme Narzo 80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Realme Narzo 80 Lite at PKR 27,999. That makes Realme Narzo 80 Lite cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Narzo 80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Realme Narzo 80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Narzo 80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 80 Lite leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme Narzo 80 Lite a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W 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/)."
}