Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 324,999.
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 324,999
87/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 19.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 285,000 less.
- Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 16 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 324,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch) |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 198 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.8 – 6.85 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 15 with HyperOS (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | No expandable storage |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 32 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | Not listed |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | dual Nano 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/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.4 with A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display 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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 285,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.
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