{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:38:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "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 nubia Neo 5 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-8-2026-10_59_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-08T06:03:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 60.9,
                "overall": 76.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "198g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
        "margin": 8.7,
        "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-nubia-neo-5-pro": 59
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-neo-5-pro": 85
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-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-nubia-neo-5-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-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-nubia-neo-5-pro": 60.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 40,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 47W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}