Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 329,999.
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi
PKR 329,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Max takes it by 20.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 290,000 less.
- Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Max charges 67W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Max offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 329,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | May 21, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Better | 219g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP68 dust/water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1200 × 2608 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (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 840 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 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. | 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
“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 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.3 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 17 Max in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 290,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 17 Max?
Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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