{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T11:56:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 48,999.",
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        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-18-2026-10_11_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-18T05:35:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 72.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "171.5 × 77.5 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "211 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "HD+ Resolution (1640 × 720 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 with XOS 7.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (does not share SIM slot) Up to 512GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Camera 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens Quad LED Flash HDR Panorama Super Night Mode Eye Tracking Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "Micro-USB 2.0 USB 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": 93.5,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "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": 3.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 57,
                    "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": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 74,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 72.5,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 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": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 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": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 93.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on camera, display and memory & storage. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition 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 Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition is listed at PKR 42,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition uses a 48 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, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition leads on battery. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W 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/)."
}