{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T23:00:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 151,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "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 K80 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-13-2026-09_03_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 151999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-13T04:09:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 67,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 36.4,
                "overall": 83.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 26, 2025 ( china )",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 certified IP69 certified Dust resistant Water resistant up to 2 meters for 30 minutes Protected against high-pressure water jets"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 144Hz HDR10+ supported",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X925 @ 3.73GHz 3× Cortex-X4 4× Cortex-A720",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G925",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (HyperOS 2)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) PDAF autofocus 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K @30fps 4K @60fps 1080p slow motion up to 960fps Gyro-EIS stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7410mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Bypass charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra",
        "margin": 15.9,
        "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-k80-ultra": 67
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-k80-ultra": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-k80-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-ultra": 36.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 112,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra packs a 2,410 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra charges 67W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.9 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra at PKR 151,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 112,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra a 7410 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}