Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Infinix Note 12i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 45 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 39,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
45/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 12i takes it by 22.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 3,500 less.
- Infinix Note 12i charges 10.5W faster.
- Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC 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. Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C OTG |
“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 nubia A57?
Infinix Note 12i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 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 ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia A57?
Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia A57?
Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia A57?
Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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