Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Nord CE5

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

The short 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.

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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 OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

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

Camera OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

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

Battery & charging OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus Nord CE5 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 34,000 less.
  • OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 47W faster.
  • OnePlus Nord CE5 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the OnePlus Nord CE5 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) OnePlus Nord CE5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 82,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 195 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali (variant not confirmed)
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 ( OxygenOS )
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Fast charging (likely 80W or higher) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE Yes (version not confirmed)
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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 Nord CE5?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Nord CE5 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE5?

OnePlus Nord CE5 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 Nord CE5?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord CE5?

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).

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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.