{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-sparx-edge-20/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T05:50:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Sparx Edge 20",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Sparx Edge 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "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": 87.2,
                "overall": 66.6
            },
            "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",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-3-2025-10_52_08-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-25T06:24:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025 (launched in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 74 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved-edge AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Trail Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+ up to 8 GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP (triple)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (both cameras)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging ~33W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x (likely 5.1–5.2)",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sparx-edge-20",
        "margin": 8.1,
        "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": 58
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "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": 86
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "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": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 50
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87.2,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sparx Edge 20 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Sparx Edge 20 at PKR 38,999. That makes Sparx Edge 20 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Sparx Edge 20, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Sparx Edge 20?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Sparx Edge 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12 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/)."
}