{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T20:39:04+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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.",
    "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 Note 15 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-6-2026-10_17_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-06T05:20:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 78,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 45.6,
                "overall": 87
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "~6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass (version TBD)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 class (expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 / HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W fast charging (key highlight)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus",
        "margin": 19.2,
        "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-note-15-pro-plus": 78
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-15-pro-plus": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-15-pro-plus": 90.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-note-15-pro-plus": 45.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 85,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus charges 87W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus at PKR 124,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 85,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus a 5200 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}