Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 30

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Note 30 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 30 leads on battery & charging. The Infinix Note 30 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 48,999.

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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 Infinix Note 30 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 30 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 30 costs PKR 4,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 30 charges 12W faster.
  • Infinix Note 30 has a 14 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 30 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 30
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 44,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 May 2023 (Officially released after its announcement on 22 May 2023)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 168.6 × 76.6 × 8.6 mm
Weight 195 g Better 219g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
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
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13, XOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB (+ Extended RAM support)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (Dedicated)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 64MP (Wide) + 2MP Depth + QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired Charging 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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.0
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, 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 30?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 30 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 30 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 30 at PKR 44,999. That makes Infinix Note 30 cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 30?

Infinix Note 30 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 30 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.