Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 79,999.

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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 Level

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 M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 40,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 12W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 198 g Better 232 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4GB/6GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 M8x?

Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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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.