{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T00:10:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 219,999.",
    "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 RedMagic 11s Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-14-2026-10_52_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-14T06:02:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 26.5,
                "overall": 87.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 18, 2026, ( china)",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 230g",
                    "Water resistance": "IPX8 Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 x 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( REDMAGIC OS 11)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Main Camera: 50MP, OIS Ultra Wide Camera: 50MP Macro Camera: 2MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Under Display Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Silicon Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Fast Charging ( 80W Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under Display Optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
        "margin": 19.3,
        "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-redmagic-11s-pro": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-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-redmagic-11s-pro": 91
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-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-redmagic-11s-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-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-redmagic-11s-pro": 26.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 180,000 less.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro charges 47W faster.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro offers 20 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.3 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 RedMagic 11s Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 180,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s 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 RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro a 7500 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}