{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-50-5g-vs-infinix-note-12-2023/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T18:24:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 50 5G vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Infinix Hot 50 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Hot 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 50 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-50-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-5-2026-10_34_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 41999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-05T05:50:57+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": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 77.1 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 500 nits brightness, Punch-Hole display, Dynamic Bar.",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS 14.5."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Hybrid SIM Slot), expandable up to 1TB."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP (Wide) + AI Depth Lens + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera with LED Flash, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1440p & 1080p Video Recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, USB Type-C 2.0."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "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": 93.3,
                "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": 4.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-50-5g": 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-50-5g": 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-50-5g": 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-50-5g": 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-50-5g": 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-50-5g": 100,
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 93.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-50-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 50 5G costs PKR 7,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 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 50 5G or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Hot 50 5G 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 50 5G and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 50 5G is listed at PKR 41,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Hot 50 5G cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 50 5G or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 50 5G 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 50 5G or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Hot 50 5G 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/)."
}