Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Zero 40

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Infinix Zero 40 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Zero 40 leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 62,999.

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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 Zero 40 leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Zero 40 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 14,000 less.
  • Infinix Zero 40 charges 12W faster.
  • Infinix Zero 40 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 if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Zero 40
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 62,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 September 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164.3 × 74.6 × 7.7 mm
Weight 195 g 180 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (XOS 14.5)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF 2 MP Depth Sensor AI Lens Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 50 MP, Autofocus Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Reverse Wired Charging Better
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 v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope 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 Zero 40?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Zero 40 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 Zero 40 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Zero 40 at PKR 62,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Zero 40?

Infinix Zero 40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Zero 40, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Infinix Zero 40 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Zero 40 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W 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.