{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T18:13:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pop X 5G ",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Pop X 5G  still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 59,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "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 X 5G ",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-May-9-2026-10_05_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-24T05:36:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 64.7,
                "overall": 62.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 20, 2026 (announced),",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "185g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Pro"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( HiOS 15)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card Supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12i",
        "margin": 5.2,
        "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,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 51
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 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-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 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-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "tecno-pop-x-5g-whatmobile-pk": 64.7
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pop X 5G  packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pop X 5G  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 Tecno Pop X 5G  in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pop X 5G  at PKR 59,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "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 X 5G , though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop X 5G  leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop X 5G  a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop X 5G ?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pop X 5G  runs the Unisoc T7250."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}