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Infinix Note 12i vs TCL 40 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TCL 40 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 3,199 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.
  • TCL 40 SE offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • TCL 40 SE ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i TCL 40 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 36,800 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. January 5, 2023 (global launch)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated No Ip Rating
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.75 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. standard strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4 GB or 6 GB options Better
Internal storage 128GB 128 GB or 256 GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD (expandable)
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or TCL 40 SE?

Infinix Note 12i and TCL 40 SE 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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and TCL 40 SE in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and TCL 40 SE at PKR 36,800. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 3,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or TCL 40 SE?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and TCL 40 SE a 5010 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or TCL 40 SE?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.