{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-zte-blade-v80-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "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 V80 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v80-pro",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-11_25_10-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-26T06:27:40+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 85.6,
                "overall": 69.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 79 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust tight and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "900 × 1940 pixels (~317 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120 Hz ~1000 nits peak (HBM)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7280 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired + 10W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-v80-pro": 54
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-v80-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-v80-pro": 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-v80-pro": 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-v80-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "zte-blade-v80-pro": 85.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 10.5W faster.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and ZTE Blade V80 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Pro at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on ZTE Blade V80 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V80 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Blade V80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE Blade V80 Pro runs the Unisoc T7280 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}