Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 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 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 13.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 370,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra packs a 400 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 57W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 409,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 198 g Better ~225–235 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno (next-gen)
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
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, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 32 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless 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 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“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 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 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 Ultra in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 370,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 33W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.