Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Zinwa Q27
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Zinwa Q27 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on battery & charging and 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 115,999.
Zinwa Q27
Zinwa Technologies
PKR 115,999
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedZinwa Q27 takes it by 4.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 76,000 less.
- Infinix Note 12i packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Zinwa Q27 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Zinwa Q27 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Zinwa Q27 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the Zinwa Q27 if…
you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Zinwa Q27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 115,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | Q4 2026 (October–December 2026) |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 198 g | 180-200g (estimated) Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | No official IP rating announced |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 3.92 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1080 x 1240 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED 60Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 4 × Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 12GB LPDDR5 Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB UFS 3.1 Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | microSDXC supported |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 50 MP Main Camera Phase Detection Autofocus (Expected) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Face Detection Touch Focus Geo-tagging |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 16 MP HDR Support Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 4K @ 30fps (expected) 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better | Li-Po 3500mAh–4000mAh (not finalized) |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 33W Fast Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Likely Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Optical Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C OTG supported |
“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 Zinwa Q27?
Zinwa Q27 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Zinwa Q27 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Zinwa Q27 at PKR 115,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 76,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Zinwa Q27?
Zinwa Q27 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Zinwa Q27?
Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Zinwa Q27 a 3500 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Zinwa Q27?
Zinwa Q27 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Zinwa Q27 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300.
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