{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-spark-50-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T15:14:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Spark 50 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 50 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, 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 63,999.",
    "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 Spark 50 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-11_25_24-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 63999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T03:52:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 73.4,
                "overall": 75.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "15 June 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.8 × 79.2 × 7.8 mm (6.61 × 3.12 × 0.31 in)",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (immersible up to 6 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, Multi-touch, Capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 24GB Memory Fusion (market dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF Sony LYTIA 600 LED Flash HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, AI Camera, Beauty Mode, Pro Mode, Time-lapse, Slow Motion, Document Scanner",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0 Dual LED Flash HDR, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Super Charging 63% in 30 minutes 100% in approximately 55 minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-50-pro",
        "margin": 7.4,
        "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-spark-50-pro": 59
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-spark-50-pro": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-spark-50-pro": 85
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-50-pro": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-pro": 73.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 24,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 Pro charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 Pro offers 20 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark 50 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12i 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 Spark 50 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark 50 Pro at PKR 63,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark 50 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 60W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark 50 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Spark 50 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}