{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-cypher-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T12:03:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode Cypher vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 51,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode Cypher",
            "slug": "dcode-cypher",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-cypher/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-5-2026-11_02_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 51999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-05T06:12:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 47.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 81.2,
                "overall": 62.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P60",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G72",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to ~1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (standard)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard charging via USB-C"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "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": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 10.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 53,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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-cypher": 74,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-cypher": 47.3,
                    "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-cypher": 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-cypher": 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-cypher": 81.2,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 950 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Dcode Cypher can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Dcode Cypher and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 12 (2023), though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cypher or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 while Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}