Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Nubia
PKR 79,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro takes it by 8.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 79,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | April 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 198g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Not officially confirmed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 GPU |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16, MyOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 256GB Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | 50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 16MP Selfie Camera Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported Better |
| 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 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Neo 5 Pro?
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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?
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).
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