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Infinix Hot 50i vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Hot 50i 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 50i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Hot 50i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Hot 50i costs PKR 19,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Hot 50i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 50i Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 October 2022
Dimensions 165.7 × 77.1 × 8.1 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 184 g Better 195 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistance No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7 Inches 6.7-inch
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection No official screen protection specified by Infinix Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 1.7GHz) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14.5 Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot (up to 2TB) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 48MP main camera Auxiliary lens Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8MP selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p video recording 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 charging Reverse wired charging Bypass charging support 33W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi 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 v5.3 Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Compass Proximity 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 50i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Hot 50i 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 50i and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

Infinix Hot 50i is listed at PKR 29,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Hot 50i cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 50i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 50i uses a 48 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 50i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Hot 50i 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.