Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Smart 8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Smart 8 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Infinix Smart 8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Level

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 8 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 8 Pro costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • 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 performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Infinix Smart 8 Pro if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Smart 8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 27,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 January 29, 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 163.6 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 195 g Approximately 189 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53 (Dust protected and splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 XOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB/8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP, f/1.9 (Wide), AF 0.08 MP Auxiliary Lens Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 10W 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, 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 8 Pro?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Smart 8 Pro 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 8 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Smart 8 Pro at PKR 27,999. That makes Infinix Smart 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 8 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Smart 8 Pro?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Smart 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm).

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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.