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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition 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 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 57,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 June 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 163.8 × 75 × 7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 190 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1300 nits (peak) Always-On Display In-display fingerprint scanner
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB Extended RAM up to 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (market dependent)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 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 Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 32 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash, HDR Better
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 5000mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 33W Fast 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 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 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported

“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 Racing Edition?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40 Racing Edition?

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).

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