{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-infinix-note-12-g96/", "generated": "2026-10-20T11:53:58+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 12 G96", "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Note 12 G96 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on value for money. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 54,999.", "phones": [ { "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": 100, "overall": 72.8 }, "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" } } }, { "name": "Infinix Note 12 G96", "slug": "infinix-note-12-g96", "brand": "Infinix", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-g96/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2026-10_37_38-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 54999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-01T06:24:21+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 79, "battery": 66.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 89.1, "overall": 71.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 2022", "Dimensions": "164.6 × 76.8 × 8.0 mm", "Weight": "185 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7-inch", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (Full HD+)", "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz Up to 1000 nits (advertised)", "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass protection" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 12 XOS 10.6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot (up to 2TB supported by Infinix)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF) 2 MP (Depth) QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP LED Flash", "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po", "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", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.1, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 56, "infinix-note-12-g96": 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-note-12-2023": 79, "infinix-note-12-g96": 79 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6, "infinix-note-12-g96": 66.6 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 100, "infinix-note-12-g96": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 50, "infinix-note-12-g96": 50 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 100, "infinix-note-12-g96": 89.1 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 6,000 less." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 12 G96?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 12 G96 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 Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 12 G96 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 12 G96 at PKR 54,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." } ], "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/)." }