{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-pop-9/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:47:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pop 9",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the Tecno Pop 9 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Tecno Pop 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 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": 77.4,
                "overall": 65.6
            },
            "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": "Tecno Pop 9",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-9",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-9/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2025-10_30_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-26T04:29:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc Tiger T615",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB / 4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP AI Camera Dual Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Non-removable) 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass (region dependent)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 77.4,
                    "tecno-pop-9": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop 9?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pop 9 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pop 9 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pop 9 at PKR 29,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop 9?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop 9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop 9?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop 9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}