Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2026)

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (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

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 47,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 November 2025
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm
Weight 195 g Better 202g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP52
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate LCD 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost ) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD card support up to 1TB
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8MP HDR Face Beauty
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W TurboPower fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby 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 Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Motorola Moto G Play (2026) in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?

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.

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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.