{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-infinix-zero-40-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T12:01:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Zero 40 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Zero 40 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-zero-40-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-zero-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-12_19_23-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-04T05:14:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 77,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 63.2,
                "overall": 79.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 splash/dust resistance implied."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC6",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-zero-40-5g",
        "margin": 6.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 77
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 93
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "infinix-zero-40-5g": 63.2
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 41,000 less.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Zero 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12 (2023) can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Zero 40 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Zero 40 5G at PKR 89,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Zero 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Zero 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Zero 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}