Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Ace 5

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus Ace 5 takes it by 11.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus Ace 5 leads

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

Camera OnePlus Ace 5 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus Ace 5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus Ace 5 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

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the OnePlus Ace 5 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) OnePlus Ace 5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 88,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 December 26, 2024 (official launch globally/Pakistan)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight 195 g Better 206 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP65 (dust/water resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Crystal Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 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 Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 750
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 with ColorOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps (front), gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion 6415 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 80W fast charging (est.) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual 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/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
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 OnePlus Ace 5?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Ace 5 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?

OnePlus Ace 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Ace 5?

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).

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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.