{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-y72-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Nova Y72 vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Huawei Nova Y72 and the Infinix Note 12 (2023) finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 59,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei Nova Y72",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-y72",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-y72/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-5-2026-11_43_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-05T06:46:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 80.6,
                "overall": 70
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launching in March, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168.3 × 77.7 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "not have an official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 710A (14 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A73 @ 2.0 GHz 4 × Cortex-A53 @ 1.7 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G51 MP4",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 12 Google Play Services: Not supported (Huawei ecosystem)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), autofocus 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-y72": 54,
                    "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": {
                    "huawei-nova-y72": 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": {
                    "huawei-nova-y72": 75.6,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-y72"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-y72": 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": {
                    "huawei-nova-y72": 50,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-y72": 80.6,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 11,000 less.",
        "Huawei Nova Y72 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 10.5W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova Y72 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 Huawei Nova Y72 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova Y72 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Huawei Nova Y72 leads on battery. Huawei Nova Y72 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 22W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova Y72 runs the Kirin 710A (14 nm) 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/)."
}