Head to head

Dcode Bold 4 vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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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 Level

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

Camera Dcode Bold 4 leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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 4 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Dcode Bold 4 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 4 Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) October 2022
Dimensions 166.3 × 77.8 × 8.6 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 196 g 195 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.67 in 6.7-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi) 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 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 (macro) 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps / 1440p@30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired fast charging 33W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 4 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 4 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Dcode Bold 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Bold 4 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

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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.