{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-xiaomi-redmi-15c/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:11:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 31,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "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": 71.5,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "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 Redmi 15C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-15c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-15c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-12_00_56-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 31999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-08T07:05:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Global & Pakistan rollout)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.56 × 79.47 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB (with memory extension up to ~12 GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB (eMMC 5.1)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po ~6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-15c",
        "margin": 9.7,
        "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-redmi-15c": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-15c": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-15c": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 71.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi 15C?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.7 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Redmi 15C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C at PKR 31,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 15C cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi 15C?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 15C a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}