{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-zte-blade-v50/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE Blade V50",
    "answer": "The ZTE Blade V50 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade V50 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 28,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "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": 68.9,
                "overall": 64.7
            },
            "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": "ZTE Blade V50",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v50",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v50/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-17-2026-11_17_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 28999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T06:35:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "~207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2408 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 60 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (8-core CPU)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 MyOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-blade-v50",
        "margin": 6.2,
        "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,
                    "zte-blade-v50": 58
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v50"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-v50": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "zte-blade-v50": 64
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "zte-blade-v50": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "zte-blade-v50": 50
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v50"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 68.9,
                    "zte-blade-v50": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v50"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V50 costs PKR 11,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 10.5W faster.",
        "ZTE Blade V50 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Blade V50 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V50?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade V50 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. 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 ZTE Blade V50 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE Blade V50 at PKR 28,999. That makes ZTE Blade V50 cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V50?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V50 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V50?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade V50 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE Blade V50 runs the Unisoc T606 (8-core CPU)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}