Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
66/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Spark 40C
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Spark 40C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 35,999 against PKR 39,999.
Tecno Spark 40C
Tecno
PKR 35,999
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Spark 40C takes it by 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 40C costs PKR 4,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 40C packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.
- Tecno Spark 40C offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Spark 40C ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40C if…
you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Tecno Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 | PKR 35,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | September 2025 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 165.6 × 77.0 × 8.37 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | Not officially specified |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP64 (Dust Tight & Splash Resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD 120Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Panda Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 15 HiOS 15 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM, depending on the variant) Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | Dedicated microSD card slot Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) |
| 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 | 13 MP, Wide AI Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 8 MP Dual Front Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Smile Capture Gesture Capture Filters |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging Better | 18W Fast Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual 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 Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0 A2DP LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor |
| 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 Tecno Spark 40C?
Tecno Spark 40C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on battery & charging, 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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Spark 40C in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark 40C at PKR 35,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40C cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark 40C?
Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Spark 40C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark 40C?
Tecno Spark 40C leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40C a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.
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