{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-infinix-note-40-racing-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:54:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 57,999.",
    "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 Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-13-2026-10_28_14-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-13T05:38:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 91.8,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 75 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1300 nits (peak) Always-On Display In-display fingerprint scanner",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Extended RAM up to 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Super Night Mode, Portrait, AI Cam, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Documents Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W All-Round FastCharge 2.0 20W Wireless MagCharge Wireless Reverse Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging 2.0 Powered by Infinix Cheetah X1 charging chip"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition",
        "margin": 4.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-racing-edition": 58
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-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-racing-edition": 86
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-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-racing-edition": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-racing-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-racing-edition": 75
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-racing-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-racing-edition": 91.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition at PKR 57,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 Racing 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 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Racing 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 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (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/)."
}