{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-x-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T05:33:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Dcode X vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, display and memory & storage. The Dcode X still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Dcode X",
            "slug": "dcode-x",
            "brand": "Dcode",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-10_57_07-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T06:45:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 51.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 71.6,
                "overall": 66.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2021-11-04",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 ≈395",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS TFT LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G95",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2.05 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity",
                    "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": 6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 62,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "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-x": 87,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79
                },
                "leader": "dcode-x"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "dcode-x": 51.2,
                    "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-x": 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-x": 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-x": 71.6,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 16,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Dcode X has a 14 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 X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Dcode X 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 X and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is listed at PKR 64,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Dcode X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Dcode X scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode X uses a 64 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 X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Dcode X carries a 4000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Dcode X is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 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/)."
}