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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 12 G96

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

The short 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.

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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 Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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) costs PKR 6,000 less.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 12 G96
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 May 2022
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164.6 × 76.8 × 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 185 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels (Full HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED 60Hz Up to 1000 nits (advertised)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Scratch-resistant glass protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 12 XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSD card slot (up to 2TB supported by Infinix)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (Wide, AF) 2 MP (Depth) QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 33W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
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 Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 12 G96?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 12 G96 in Pakistan?

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.

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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.