Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Bold 3 Pro and the Infinix Note 12 (2023) finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads on performance. The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Bold 3 Pro costs PKR 6,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date December 2023 October 2022
Dimensions Not listed 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 189 g Better 195 g
Water resistance NO official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7 6.7-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) Better 1080 × 2400 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) 8GB
Internal storage 128 GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP Front Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired 33W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB Type-C 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, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Infinix Note 12 (2023) finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Dcode Bold 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.