Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE Blade A35e

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the ZTE Blade A35e finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on performance. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 against PKR 39,999.

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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 Infinix Note 12i leads

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 Infinix Note 12i leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12i leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE Blade A35e leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 24,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

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

Buy the ZTE Blade A35e if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i ZTE Blade A35e
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 15,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. 2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 181–190 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.52 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 576 × 1280 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Unisoc SC9863A
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 IMG8322
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (Go Edition)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 2 GB (+4 GB extended)
Internal storage 128GB Better 64 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD (up to 1 TB)
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 8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash Better 5 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 10W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 ZTE Blade A35e?

Infinix Note 12i and ZTE Blade A35e 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 ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade A35e?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 8 MP on ZTE Blade A35e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade A35e?

Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade A35e?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE Blade A35e runs the Unisoc SC9863A.

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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.