{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oneplus-nord-ce5/", "generated": "2026-10-16T16:51:01+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE5", "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the OnePlus Nord CE5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 82,999.", "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 CE5", "slug": "oneplus-nord-ce5", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-ce5/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-10_48_31-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 82999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-03T06:00:01+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58, "camera": 86, "battery": 78.3, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 64.2, "overall": 74.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional)", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali (variant not confirmed)", "Operating system": "Android 15 ( OxygenOS )" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP", "Video recording": "4K @30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "Fast charging (likely 80W or higher)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac", "Bluetooth": "Yes (version not confirmed)", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.9, "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-ce5": 58 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5" }, { "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-ce5": 86 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5" }, { "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-ce5": 78.3 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 100, "oneplus-nord-ce5": 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-ce5": 62.5 }, "leader": "oneplus-nord-ce5" }, { "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-ce5": 64.2 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 34,000 less.", "OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 47W faster.", "OnePlus Nord CE5 offers 4 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE5?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Nord CE5 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 CE5 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and OnePlus Nord CE5 at PKR 82,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE5?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 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 Nord CE5?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus Nord CE5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE5?", "answer": "OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)." } ], "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/)." }