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

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on display, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 still wins on performance and camera, 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 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Zero 5G 2023 leads

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

Camera Infinix Zero 5G 2023 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

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 Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 6,000 less.
  • 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 display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Infinix Zero 5G 2023
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 December 2022
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 168.7 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight 195 g Better 201 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 500 nits (peak)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 NEG Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2× Cortex-A78 up to 2.5GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G68 MC4
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 12, XOS 12 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X (+ up to 5GB Extended RAM)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP Depth 2 MP Macro Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 33W Fast 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/6, Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted 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 5G 2023?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on display, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Zero 5G 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 5G 2023 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Zero 5G 2023 at PKR 54,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Zero 5G 2023 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm).

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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.