{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-realme-narzo-80x/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:12:50+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Realme Narzo 80x",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the Realme Narzo 80x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Realme Narzo 80x leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "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": "Realme Narzo 80x",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-80x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-80x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Realme-Narzo-in-Sunlit-Gold-1-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-06T07:35:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 83.5,
                "overall": 68.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (dust & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (brand not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "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-narzo-80x": 58
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-80x"
            },
            {
                "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-80x": 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-narzo-80x": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-80x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "realme-narzo-80x": 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-80x": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-80x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "realme-narzo-80x": 83.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 80x charges 12W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo 80x offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Narzo 80x?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and Realme Narzo 80x 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 Narzo 80x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Realme Narzo 80x at PKR 49,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Narzo 80x?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 80x leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme Narzo 80x a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Narzo 80x?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 80x is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Realme Narzo 80x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}