{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-30-play-nfc-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/", "generated": "2026-10-20T09:58:43+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)", "answer": "The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC 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 camera. The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 48,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC", "slug": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc", "brand": "Infinix", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-30-play-nfc/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-12-2026-10_07_21-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 29999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-12T05:17:01+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 55, "camera": 74, "battery": 74.5, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 100, "overall": 69.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 22, 2023", "Dimensions": "170.6 × 77.5 × 8.6 mm", "Weight": "205 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.82 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz", "Protection": "Tempered glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G37 (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz", "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320", "Operating system": "Android 13 XOS 12.6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB \\ 8GB (Expandable RAM supported)", "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "16 MP (Wide, PDAF) AI Secondary Lens Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP Wide Dual-LED Flash HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6000mAh, Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), Non-removable", "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported" } } }, { "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": 64.6, "overall": 69.2 }, "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": 0.3, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 55, "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-30-play-nfc": 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-30-play-nfc": 74.5, "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6 }, "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc": 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-30-play-nfc": 37.5, "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-30-play-nfc": 100, "infinix-note-12-2023": 64.6 }, "leader": "infinix-hot-30-play-nfc" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC costs PKR 19,000 less.", "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 34 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 30 Play NFC or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?", "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC 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 Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is listed at PKR 29,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC uses a 16 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 30 Play NFC or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?", "answer": "Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC leads on battery. Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC carries a 6000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 (2023) a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W 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/)." }