Head to head

Dcode Cypher vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 10.6 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cypher Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 51,999 PKR 48,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies October 2022
Dimensions 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 195 g Better
Water resistance Not listed No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.55 inches 6.7-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi) 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Arm Mali-G72 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 11 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB
Internal storage 128 GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot microSD (up to ~1 TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera 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 (standard) 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging Standard charging via USB-C 33W Fast Charging
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 v5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB Type-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 Cypher or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell.

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

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).

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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.