{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-samsung-galaxy-a26/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:52:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Samsung Galaxy A26",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on battery & charging and 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 84,999.",
    "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": "Samsung Galaxy A26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-10_33_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:39:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 55.1,
                "overall": 73.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels,",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a26",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 62
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 55.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 8W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A26 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Samsung Galaxy A26 at PKR 84,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A26 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Samsung Galaxy A26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Samsung Galaxy A26 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 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/)."
}