{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-30i-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:58:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 30i vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 30i 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 30i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 30i",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-30i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-30i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-12-2026-10_24_38-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-12T05:39:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.0 × 75.8 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (market dependent)",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (Wide, AF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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": 62.2,
                "overall": 69
            },
            "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": 1.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 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": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 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-30i": 62.8,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-30i": 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-30i": 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-30i": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 62.2
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-30i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 30i costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 37 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 30i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30i 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 30i and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 30i is listed at PKR 27,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Hot 30i cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 30i uses a 13 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 30i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Hot 30i carries a 5000 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/)."
}