{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-redmi-15-8gb-128gb/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:53:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 59,999.",
    "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": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)",
            "slug": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/redmi-15-8gb-128gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/redmi-15-whatmobile-pk.webp",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-29T17:48:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 45,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 67.7,
                "overall": 65.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "169.48 × 80.45 × 8.40 mm",
                    "Weight": "214 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "FHD+ DotDisplay, up to 144Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "IP64 water & dust resistance"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8, 5P lens) + auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, HDR, soft-light ring, portrait, time-lapse"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (typical), 33W fast charging",
                    "Wired charging": "USB Type-C, 33W wired fast charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, IR Blaster"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.3,
        "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,
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 45
                },
                "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,
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 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,
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 67.7
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) 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 Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) at PKR 59,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W 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/)."
}