{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-samsung-galaxy-m57/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T22:30:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Samsung Galaxy M57",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M57 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 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 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": "Samsung Galaxy M57",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m57",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m57/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-10_29_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-02T05:49:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 78.5,
                "overall": 76
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August–September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 x 77.4 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 180–190g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1480 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 530",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 One UI 8"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Shared SIM Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, Non-removable 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/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m57",
        "margin": 8.2,
        "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-m57": 60
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "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-m57": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "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-m57": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m57": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m57"
            },
            {
                "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-m57": 78.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 charges 12W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M57 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Samsung Galaxy M57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 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 Samsung Galaxy M57 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Samsung Galaxy M57 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 has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Samsung Galaxy M57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 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 M57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Samsung Galaxy M57?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M57 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Samsung Galaxy M57 runs the Exynos 1480 (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/)."
}