Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2

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

The short 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.

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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 Level

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

Camera OnePlus Nord CE 2 leads

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

Battery & charging OnePlus Nord CE 2 leads

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 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 2 if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) OnePlus Nord CE 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 73,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 February 17, 2022 (global launch), early 2022 availability
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 173 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating None
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.43 in
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate Fluid AMOLED, HDR10+, 90 Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G68 MC4
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 11 with OxygenOS (upgradable)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6 GB / 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated/varies by market)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 64 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (typical support)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 65W wired SUPERVOOC fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)
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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No Yes (region dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (under-display), 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 OnePlus Nord CE 2?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Nord CE 2 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE 2?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE 2?

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.

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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.