{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T22:00:54+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 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 214,999.",
    "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 Z80 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-09_43_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 27.1,
                "overall": 86.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Longxi glass (Gen 2)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nebula AIOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP under-display",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
        "margin": 19.1,
        "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-z80-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z80-ultra": 27.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 175,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 47W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 20 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.1 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 Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 175,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}