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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Note 40S

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Note 40S finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 40S leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 54,999.

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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 Infinix Note 40S leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40S leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 40S leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 6,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40S charges 12W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40S 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 40S if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 40S
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 October 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164.1 × 74.6 × 7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 176 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass
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 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 with XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X (Expandable with up to 8GB Extended RAM)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (Expandable storage)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth) AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 32 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash 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 (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Wired Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass 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 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Support

“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 40S?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 40S 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 40S in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Note 40S at PKR 54,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

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

Infinix Note 40S leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40S a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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

Infinix Note 40S is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Note 40S runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm).

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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.