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Infinix Hot 70i vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.

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 Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • 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 Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 70i Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date 21-08-2026 October 2022
Dimensions 163.5 × 75.5 × 8.3 mm 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight 185 – 195 g Better 195 g
Water resistance IP65 rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.7-inch
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate
Protection Basic scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Unisoc / MediaTek entry-level MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali (entry-level) Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 (Go Edition XOS) Android 12, XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB Better
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Yes (microSDXC supported) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 13 MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 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 33W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Rear-mounted Accelerometer, Proximity Face Unlock Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer
USB USB Type-C 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 70i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Hot 70i can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 70i and Infinix Note 12 (2023) in Pakistan?

Infinix Hot 70i is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 12 (2023) at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 70i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 70i 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 70i or Infinix Note 12 (2023)?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Hot 70i 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.