{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/", "generated": "2026-10-15T06:11:12+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)", "answer": "The Dcode Bold 4 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 4 leads on camera. The Dcode Bold 4 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 48,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Dcode Bold 4", "slug": "dcode-bold-4", "brand": "Dcode", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-4/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_15_21-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 34999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-10T05:39:38+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 82, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 100, "overall": 69.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "166.3 × 77.8 × 8.6 mm", "Weight": "196 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 in", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2", "Operating system": "Android 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB Extended RAM)", "Internal storage": "128 GB", "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP (macro)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps / 1440p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } }, { "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": 75.7, "overall": 70.4 }, "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": null, "margin": 1.1, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 56, "infinix-note-12-2023": 56 }, "leader": null }, { "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": { "dcode-bold-4": 82, "infinix-note-12-2023": 79 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-4" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 62.8, "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 87, "infinix-note-12-2023": 100 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 37.5, "infinix-note-12-2023": 50 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 100, "infinix-note-12-2023": 75.7 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-4" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Dcode Bold 4 costs PKR 14,000 less.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 4 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Dcode Bold 4 cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 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, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Dcode Bold 4 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively." } ], "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/)." }