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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 119,999.

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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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 80,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 12W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 119,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. 27 August 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 169.70 × 79.14 × 8.45 mm
Weight 198 g Better 224 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP65 — dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.99-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 1080 × 2396 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core, 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.3GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.95GHz
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 6GB / 8GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (possibly shared SIM 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. 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Dual Camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 16MP, f/2.0, HDR, AI Portrait, Beauty Mode Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, slow-motion video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7700mAh, non-removable, Li-Po. Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G support.
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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, virtual proximity sensor, IR blaster.
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 Redmi Note 17?

Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 Note 17 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 119,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 7700 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm).

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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.