Head to head

Dcode Cygnal X vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Dcode Cygnal X and the Infinix Note 12 (2023) finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on camera. The Dcode Cygnal X is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 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 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 X leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal X costs PKR 29,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 192 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 X if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal X Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 19,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date October 2025 (approx launch in Pakistan) October 2022
Dimensions 164.3 × 75.83 × 8.79 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 206 g 195 g Better
Water resistance no official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.6 in 6.7-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90 Hz AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch resistance Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core ~1.6 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU ARM Mali GPU Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 15 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB (+ 4GB extended) 8GB Better
Internal storage 64 GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to 256GB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP AI dual 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 10W 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gravity, geomagnetic 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 Cygnal X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Dcode Cygnal X 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 Cygnal X and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

Dcode Cygnal X is listed at PKR 19,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal X cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal X 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 X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal X carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W 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.