Head to head

Dcode Cygnal Evo vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cygnal Evo still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal Evo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,499 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Cygnal Evo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal Evo costs PKR 24,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Dcode Cygnal Evo if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal Evo Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,499 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date December 2025 (Pakistan) October 2022
Dimensions Not listed 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight Not listed 195 g
Water resistance Not listed No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.74 in Better 6.7-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Panda Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Unisoc SC98 MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8322 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 15 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB + 4 GB virtual 8GB Better
Internal storage 128 GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to 256 GB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP + AI + LED flash 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p @ 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 10 W wired 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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB-C 2.0, OTG 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 Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Dcode Cygnal Evo can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

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

Dcode Cygnal Evo is listed at PKR 24,499 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal Evo cheaper by PKR 24,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal Evo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 12 (2023), though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal Evo carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal Evo runs the Unisoc SC98 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.