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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 39,999.

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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 Infinix Note 12i leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 17,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 193 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4 GB / 6 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated 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. Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 18W wired
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).

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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.