{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-realme-note-80/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T08:00:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Realme Note 80",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Realme Note 80 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "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 Note 80",
            "slug": "realme-note-80",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-note-80/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-10_13_13-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T05:16:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 90.1,
                "overall": 61.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 30, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "CPU": "1.8 GHz Octa Core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Realme UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+8 GB extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes (microSD)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual Camera: 50 MP + LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted) Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12i",
        "margin": 6.7,
        "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,
                    "realme-note-80": 22
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-note-80": 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-note-80": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "realme-note-80": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "realme-note-80": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-note-80"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "realme-note-80": 90.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Note 80 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.",
        "Realme Note 80 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Note 80?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Realme Note 80 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 Note 80 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Realme Note 80 at PKR 39,999. That makes Realme Note 80 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Realme Note 80?",
            "answer": "Realme Note 80 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme Note 80 a 7000 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/)."
}