{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-40-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T09:57:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 40 vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 40 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 Hot 40 leads on camera. The Infinix Hot 40 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 40,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 40",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-40",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-10-2026-10_11_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 40999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-10T05:28:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 5, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust Protected & Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz 500 nits (Typical)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with XOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.6, PDAF 2 MP (Macro) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP (Wide) Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging: Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Gyroscope (Virtual)",
                    "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": 85.5,
                "overall": 71.3
            },
            "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": 0.1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40": 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-40": 82,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-40"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40": 66.6,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40": 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-40": 50,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 85.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 40 costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 40 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 40 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 40 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 40 is listed at PKR 40,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Hot 40 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 40 or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}