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

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Zero 40 5G takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Zero 40 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Zero 40 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 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Zero 40 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Zero 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 89,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 September 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm
Weight 195 g 195 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 splash/dust resistance implied.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 (~393 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, HDR, 144 Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz + 3×3.0 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G610 MC6
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 with XOS 14.5 UI
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256 GB (UFS 3.1)
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP (main, wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (aux) Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 50 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps up to 4K @30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps OIS + gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer), non-removable, 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W wired + wireless + reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
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/6e
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 Zero 40 5G?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Zero 40 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero 40 5G?

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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