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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 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 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 13.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 420,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. September 23, 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight 198 g Better 235 g or 240 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 1208 × 2624 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz),
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 12GB /16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) 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. Triple 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP — 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS, PDAF) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 102°). Leica optics, laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash. Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama. Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit LOG; 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; 720p@1920fps; gyro-EIS. Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless 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-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“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 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.8 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 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 420,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 8500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm).

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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.