{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T11:54:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-18-2026-10_49_20-AM-1024x930.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-18T06:02:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 63.6,
                "overall": 75.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g (6.70 oz)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved AMOLED Display 10-bit color, Always-On Display, 93.8% screen-to-body ratio",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Card Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP (Main, OIS) + 2MP (Macro) + AI Lens Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Camera, Super Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 2K @ 30fps (Rear), 1080p @ 30fps (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with dual-band connectivity.",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition": 60
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition": 96
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g-mlbb-edition": 63.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 36,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition at PKR 84,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 36,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}