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

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Note 40X 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 40X 5G 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 40X 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40X 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40X 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 6,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40X 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40X 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 40X 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Note 40X 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 9 August 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 168.9 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight 195 g Better 201 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP52 (Dust Protected & Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (Full HD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
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), f/1.8, PDAF (Primary Sensor) 2 MP Depth Sensor AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Resolution Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Mode Beauty Mode Digital Zoom Touch to Focus Face Detection Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging, Reverse Wired 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 Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
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 Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
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 40X 5G?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Note 40X 5G 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 40X 5G in Pakistan?

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

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

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Note 40X 5G?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40X 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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

Infinix Note 40X 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Note 40X 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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.