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Infinix Note 12i vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Xiaomi Redmi R70 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 63,999.

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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 Level

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 Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 24,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi R70 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 63,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. April 24, 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight 198 g Better 210 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (expandable)
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 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 R70?

Infinix Note 12i and Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 R70 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi R70, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi R70 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

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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.