Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 43,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 4,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 43,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. Around mid-2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm Not listed
Weight 198 g Not listed
Water resistance Not officially rated No official IP certification
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (4G)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 OS
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4 GB
Internal storage 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 13 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Nano-SIM + 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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco C81 Pro?

Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G).

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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.