Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 259,999.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
89/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 20.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 220,000 less.
- Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 charges 67W faster.
- Xiaomi 16 offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 16 ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 16 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 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 259,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 198 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.36-inch |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | No microSD support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| 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-band Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support |
“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?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.8 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 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 220,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 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?
Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).
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