{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-09-20T15:19:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 560,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apple-iPhone-18-Pro-Max-1024x576.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 560000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-10T09:01:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 63.8,
                "battery": 79.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 9.2,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 18, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2868 × 1320 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro",
                    "CPU": "6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)",
                    "GPU": "7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 27"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Pro Fusion camera system",
                    "Selfie camera": "18MP Center Stage camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6",
                    "NFC": "Yes, with reader mode",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors",
                    "USB": "USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "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, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 5.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 54,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 63.8,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 79.9,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro-max": 9.2,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 511,001 less.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 567 mAh larger battery.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 27W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,792 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 511,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 12 (2023), though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}