{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oneplus-ace-5/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T16:09:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Ace 5",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Ace 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 88,999.",
    "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": "OnePlus Ace 5",
            "slug": "oneplus-ace-5",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-ace-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-11_47_05-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 88999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T06:58:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 87,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 68.1,
                "overall": 84.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 26, 2024 (official launch globally/Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (dust/water resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with ColorOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (front), gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W fast charging (est.)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-ace-5",
        "margin": 11.7,
        "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-ace-5": 87
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "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-ace-5": 86
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "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-ace-5": 90
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 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-ace-5": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-ace-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oneplus-ace-5": 68.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 40,000 less.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 packs a 1,415 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 charges 47W faster.",
        "OnePlus Ace 5 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Ace 5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and OnePlus Ace 5 at PKR 88,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus Ace 5 a 6415 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Ace 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while OnePlus Ace 5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}