{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oneplus-nord-ce-2/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T09:07:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. OnePlus Nord CE 2 leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 73,999.",
    "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 Nord CE 2",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce-2",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-30-2025-10_51_44-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 73999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T07:35:02+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 68.4,
                "overall": 71.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability",
                    "Dimensions": "160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "173 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.43 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired SUPERVOOC fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes (region dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.1,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-nord-ce-2": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-nord-ce-2": 86
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-ce-2": 68.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oneplus-nord-ce-2": 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-nord-ce-2": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-nord-ce-2": 68.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 charges 32W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord CE 2 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE 2?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Nord CE 2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Nord CE 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 at PKR 73,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE 2?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on OnePlus Nord CE 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE 2?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE 2 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus Nord CE 2 a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}