{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x5c-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T22:29:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X5c vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Honor X5c and the Infinix Note 12 (2023) finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Honor X5c leads on battery & charging. The Honor X5c is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X5c",
            "slug": "honor-x5c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-5-2026-11_17_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-05T06:26:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 70.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.3 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and water resistance SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.61 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced Protective Glass SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance Certification for improved durability against accidental drops"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide) Auxiliary Lens LED Flash HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 64.8,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 0,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 56,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "honor-x5c": 79,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 70.6,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c": 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": {
                    "honor-x5c": 31.3,
                    "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": {
                    "honor-x5c": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 64.8
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X5c costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Honor X5c packs a 300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X5c charges 2W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X5c or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X5c and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c is listed at PKR 29,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Honor X5c cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X5c or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c leads on battery. Honor X5c carries a 5300 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}