Head to head

Dcode X vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode X leads

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

Camera Dcode X 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 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.

Buy the Dcode X if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode X Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 48,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2021-11-04 October 2022
Dimensions 164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 205 g 195 g Better
Water resistance no official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.67 6.7-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 ≈395 1080 × 2400 pixels
Panel type LTPS TFT LCD AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.05 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 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 1TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Better 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W fast charging 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, dual-band 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 Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity 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 X or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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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.