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Huawei Nova Y72 vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei Nova Y72 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 Level

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 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.

Buy the Huawei Nova Y72 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about performance, display and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova Y72 Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 PKR 48,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Launching in March, 2026 October 2022
Dimensions 168.3 × 77.7 × 8.9 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 207 g 195 g Better
Water resistance not have an official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches Better 6.7-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type TFT LCD AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Kirin 710A (14 nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A73 @ 2.0 GHz 4 × Cortex-A53 @ 1.7 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G51 MP4 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system EMUI 12 Google Play Services: Not supported (Huawei ecosystem) Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No microSD card support Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), autofocus 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 22.5W wired fast charging 33W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) 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 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

What is the price of Huawei Nova Y72 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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).

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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.