Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on camera and 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 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 6.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 35,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 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, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| 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 X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.9 points. It wins on performance, 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 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Infinix Note 12i 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?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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