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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 12 VIP

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Note 12 VIP finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 VIP leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 64,999.

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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 VIP leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 VIP leads

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 16,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 VIP charges 87W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 VIP has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 VIP if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 12 VIP
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 July 13, 2022
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 163.5 × 76.7 × 7.9 mm
Weight 195 g Better 199 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 No official display protection specified
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 (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 12 with XOS 10.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP (Wide, PDAF, Laser AF) 13 MP (Ultra-Wide) 2 MP (Depth) Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps Up to 1440p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 120W Hyper Charge (0–100% in about 17 minutes) Better
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
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 VIP?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 12 VIP 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 VIP in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 12 VIP at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 12 VIP?

Infinix Note 12 VIP scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 12 VIP, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 12 VIP?

Infinix Note 12 VIP leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 12 VIP a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W 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.