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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 40 5G

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on value for money, 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 40 5G takes it by 7.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G 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 40 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 May 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm
Weight 195 g 185 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14, XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
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 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 40 5G in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G 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 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm).

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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.