Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Smart 20

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Smart 20 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on camera. The Infinix Smart 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 48,999.

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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 Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Smart 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 20 costs PKR 14,000 less.
  • Infinix Smart 20 packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 18W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 37 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 camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Infinix Smart 20 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Smart 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 4 March 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 167.7 × 78.8 × 7.7 mm
Weight 195 g Not officially specified by Infinix.
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1576 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 × 1.7GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 XOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Memory Fusion)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC (Expandable up to 2TB)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, Dual LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,200 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 5W Reverse Wired Charging, USB Type-C 2.0 Port.
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 5.2
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 Smart 20?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Smart 20 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 Smart 20 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Smart 20 at PKR 34,999. That makes Infinix Smart 20 cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Smart 20?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Infinix Smart 20, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Smart 20?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 20 a 5200 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

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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.