{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T14:14:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro 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 194,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12i",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_53_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T07:14:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC 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.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, Dual-LED flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W fast wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f9-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-11_31_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T06:39:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 91,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 30.1,
                "overall": 88
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 31, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "157.5 x 75.3 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "218 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1156 x 2510 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, Capacitive Touchscreen 185Hz HDR10+ / HDR Vivid Dolby Vision 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP + 50 MP Telephoto + 8 MP Ultrawide, OIS, PDAF, 2.5x Optical Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Slow-motion up to 960fps/1920fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6330 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired, 50W Wireless, 27W Reverse Wired, 22.5W Reverse Wireless, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100W PPS"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM, up to 2 active SIMs simultaneously",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro",
        "margin": 20.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro": 91
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-pro": 30.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 155,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro packs a 1,330 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro charges 67W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro at PKR 194,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro a 6330 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}