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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on display and value for money. The Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. 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

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition 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 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 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition charges 12W faster.
  • Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition has a 58 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 display and value for money.

Buy the Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 31 May 2023
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 168.6 × 76.6 × 8.6 mm
Weight 195 g Better 205 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53 – Dust Protected and Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 XOS 13 Upgradable to Android 14 (where available)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB Internal Storage UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Expandable via microSD Card
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108MP Main Camera AI Depth Lens HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Dual LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16MP Selfie Camera Dual 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 45W Fast Charging Reverse Charging Bypass Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)
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 Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor
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 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on display and value for money. Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition 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 Note 12 (2023) and Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition 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 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition?

Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition?

Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix NOTE 30 5G Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W 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.