{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-sparx-edge-20-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:44:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Sparx Edge 20 Pro",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 42,999.",
    "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": 94.9,
                "overall": 67.3
            },
            "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": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20-pro",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-12_43_39-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:20:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 74.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 75.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.23 × 73.6 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×??? Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB + up to 8 GB extended",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (supported up to ~128GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main + 8 MP + 2 MP triple rear",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sparx-edge-20-pro",
        "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,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 58
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 74.6
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 94.9,
                    "sparx-edge-20-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro charges 32W faster.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Sparx Edge 20 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Sparx Edge 20 Pro at PKR 42,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Sparx Edge 20 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Sparx Edge 20 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20 Pro?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Sparx Edge 20 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 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/)."
}