Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Motorola Moto G23

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Motorola Moto G23 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Motorola Moto G23 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 48,999.

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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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Motorola Moto G23 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 Motorola Moto G23 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Moto G23 costs PKR 19,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 3W faster.
  • 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 performance, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Motorola Moto G23 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Motorola Moto G23
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 January 2023 (Available in Pakistan)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 162.7 × 74.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 184.3 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating Splash resistant (No official IP rating)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.5 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (macro)
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 30W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Splash resistant)
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 "5.1
NFC No Yes (market dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 G23?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Motorola Moto G23 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 Motorola Moto G23 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Motorola Moto G23 at PKR 29,999. That makes Motorola Moto G23 cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Motorola Moto G23?

Motorola Moto G23 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 Motorola Moto G23?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Motorola Moto G23 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm).

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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.