Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 97,999.
Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Black Shark
PKR 97,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 18 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 58,000 less.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 87W faster.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi Black Shark 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 97,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | late 2025 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 198 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | Not specified |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | OLED |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 740 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 13 ( MIUI 13) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 8 GB/12 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128 GB/512 GB 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. | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 16 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 120 W 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
“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 Black Shark 6?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18 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 Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 58,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?
Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
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