{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T15:03:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 45,999.",
    "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 Go 3 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-go-3-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-10_22_39-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T05:32:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.4,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 83,
                "overall": 63.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.32 × 79.22 × 8.04 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69 (dust-tight and resistant to high-pressure/high-temperature water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1526 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 580 nits peak brightness, punch-hole display.",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB, UFS 2.2, microSD expandable storage",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.8, autofocus, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0,",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12i",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "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-go-3-pro": 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-spark-go-3-pro": 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-spark-go-3-pro": 64.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-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-go-3-pro": 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": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "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 Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro 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 Go 3 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro at PKR 45,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro a 5200 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G81."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}