{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-infinix-zero-x/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T08:55:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Infinix Zero X",
    "answer": "The Infinix Zero X is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Zero X is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "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": 77,
                "overall": 70.5
            },
            "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 X",
            "slug": "infinix-zero-x",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-zero-x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-3-2026-11_16_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-03T06:19:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 63.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "17 September 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.7 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, XOS 7.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable up to 512GB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9 (Wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, Periscope Telephoto, 5x Optical Zoom, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, Ultrawide, 120° Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W 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": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-zero-x",
        "margin": 6.1,
        "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-x": 64
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-x"
            },
            {
                "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-x": 98
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-x"
            },
            {
                "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-x": 63.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "infinix-zero-x": 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-x": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 77,
                    "infinix-zero-x": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-zero-x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Zero X costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Zero X charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Zero X has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero X?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero X comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. 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 X in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Infinix Zero X at PKR 39,999. That makes Infinix Zero X cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero X?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero X scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Infinix Zero X, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero X?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Zero X a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Infinix Zero X?",
            "answer": "Infinix Zero X is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Infinix Zero X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}