Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 124,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Poco
PKR 124,999
85/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 17.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 85,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 67W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 Poco X8 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 124,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | Released globally in March 2026. |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Better | 201.5 g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP68 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.59 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core up to 3.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 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. | 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse 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/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support |
“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 X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.2 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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 85,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).
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