Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs TCL K70 SE

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TCL K70 SE still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL K70 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12i takes it by 7.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

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 Infinix Note 12i leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TCL K70 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL K70 SE costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 45 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the TCL K70 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i TCL K70 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. February 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 165.9 x 76.6 x 9.35 mm
Weight 198 g 150g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated IP54 dust & splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.56 inches / 6.6 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 540 x 1210 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Scratch-resistant glass protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4GB
Internal storage 128GB Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated 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. Better 5MP LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash Better 2MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 3000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 10W fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 K70 SE?

Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. TCL K70 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and TCL K70 SE in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and TCL K70 SE at PKR 29,999. That makes TCL K70 SE cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or TCL K70 SE?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 5 MP on TCL K70 SE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or TCL K70 SE?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and TCL K70 SE a 3000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or TCL K70 SE?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while TCL K70 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm).

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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.