{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-motorola-moto-g-play-2026/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T16:47:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2026)",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 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": 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": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026)",
            "slug": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-moto-g-play-2026/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_29_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-07T05:32:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 65.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 43.8,
                "value": 95.7,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm",
                    "Weight": "202g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost )",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP HDR Face Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W TurboPower fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 4.4,
        "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 65.2
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 43.8
                },
                "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": 100,
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 95.7
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.",
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) 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 Motorola Moto G Play (2026) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Motorola Moto G Play (2026) at PKR 47,999. That makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Motorola Moto G Play (2026), though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}