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Infinix Hot 30i vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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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 Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Hot 30i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Hot 30i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 30i Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 27,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date March 2023 October 2022
Dimensions 164.0 × 75.8 × 8.4 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 191 g Better 195 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.56 inches 6.7-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection No official display protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T606 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12 with XOS 10.6 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (market dependent) 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide, AF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash 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 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 33W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 30i and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 30i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

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.

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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.