Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Smart 9

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Smart 9 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 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 26,999 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 9 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 9 costs PKR 22,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W 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 9 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Smart 9
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 26,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 19 September 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 165.7 × 77.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight 195 g 188 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+)
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 Helio G81
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 × 1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (Go Edition) with XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB (Up to 8GB)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Yes, Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, f/1.9, Wide, Auto Focus 0.08 MP AI Auxiliary Lens Ring LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP LED Flash HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode Face Unlock
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 10W Wired Charging, USB Type-C 2.0, Reverse Wired Charging Supported.
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 v5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
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 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 Smart 9?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Smart 9 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 9 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Smart 9 at PKR 26,999. That makes Infinix Smart 9 cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Smart 9?

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 9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Smart 9?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W 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.