Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 299,999.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi
PKR 299,999
84/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Ultra takes it by 16.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 260,000 less.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 87W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 299,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | February 28, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Better | 230 g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 2608 × 1200 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| 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 GPU |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 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 Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | High-resolution selfie sensor |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging 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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 6.x |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.2 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 Ultra in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 260,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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