{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oneplus-9e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus 9E",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 9E is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus 9E is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 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": 55.6,
                "overall": 68.3
            },
            "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": "OnePlus 9E",
            "slug": "oneplus-9e",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-9e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-2-2025-11_19_00-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T07:33:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2021 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 650",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-9e",
        "margin": 10.8,
        "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,
                    "oneplus-9e": 72
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oneplus-9e": 81
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oneplus-9e": 68.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oneplus-9e": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "oneplus-9e": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 55.6,
                    "oneplus-9e": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 9E costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 9E charges 32W faster.",
        "OnePlus 9E offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 OnePlus 9E in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and OnePlus 9E at PKR 29,999. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on OnePlus 9E, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus 9E a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}