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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Nothing CMF Phone 1

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing CMF Phone 1 leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 84,499.

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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 Nothing CMF Phone 1 leads

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

Camera Nothing CMF Phone 1 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 35,500 less.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Nothing CMF Phone 1 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Nothing CMF Phone 1
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 84,499
Design & build
Release date October 2022 July 2024 (launched globally; Pakistan availability approx early-2025)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164 × 77 × ~8.2–9.0 mm
Weight 195 g Better 197–202 g
Water resistance No official IP rating ip52
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.67 in
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (~2000 nits peak)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 typical AMOLED protective glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 with Nothing OS (upgradable toward Android 15)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP main (wide) + 2 MP depth
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 33W wired (no official wireless)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (IP52 splash/dust 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/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, 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 Nothing CMF Phone 1?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Nothing CMF Phone 1 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 Nothing CMF Phone 1 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Nothing CMF Phone 1 at PKR 84,499. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 35,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Nothing CMF Phone 1?

Nothing CMF Phone 1 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 Nothing CMF Phone 1?

Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Nothing CMF Phone 1 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 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.