{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-zte-nubia-a36/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:13:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE Nubia A36",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12i and the ZTE Nubia A36 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 Nubia A36 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 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": 54.3,
                "overall": 63.3
            },
            "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 Nubia A36",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a36",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-nubia-a36/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_51_35-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 19999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T04:56:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 49,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024 (Pakistan availability varies)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.0 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "≈195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0,
        "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-nubia-a36": 49
                },
                "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-nubia-a36": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "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-nubia-a36": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 54.3,
                    "zte-nubia-a36": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a36"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Nubia A36 costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12i charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12i ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i and ZTE Nubia A36 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 Nubia A36 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE Nubia A36 at PKR 19,999. That makes ZTE Nubia A36 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE Nubia A36, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia A36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia A36?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE Nubia A36 runs the Unisoc SC9863A."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}