{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-realme-p3-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:37:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Realme P3 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Realme P3 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "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 P3 Ultra",
            "slug": "realme-p3-ultra",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-p3-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-5-2026-09_59_16-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-05T05:04:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 60.4,
                "overall": 84.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 24, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "183g–186g (depending on variant)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust-tight protection Water resistant against high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1 × Cortex-A715 @ 3.35 GHz 3 × Cortex-A715 @ 3.20 GHz 4 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.20 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC6",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Realme UI 6.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Dynamic RAM Expansion supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony IMX896 Sensor, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera (112° Field of View) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode Pro Mode Street Photography Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Scene Recognition Document Scanner",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Selfie Camera Sony IMX480 Aperture: f/2.4 Portrait Mode HDR AI Beauty Face Recognition Night Selfie",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 60fps 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 60fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 240fps Slow Motion Gyro-EIS Video Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery 6000mAh ( non removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging USB Type-C 2.0 Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Infrared Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-p3-ultra",
        "margin": 16.9,
        "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-p3-ultra": 71
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-p3-ultra": 96
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-p3-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "realme-p3-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "realme-p3-ultra": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-p3-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "realme-p3-ultra": 60.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Realme P3 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme P3 Ultra charges 47W faster.",
        "Realme P3 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme P3 Ultra ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Realme P3 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Realme P3 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 P3 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Realme P3 Ultra at PKR 89,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Realme P3 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Realme P3 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme P3 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Realme P3 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Realme P3 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Realme P3 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}