{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oneplus-nord-n30-se/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:46:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on display, memory & storage and value for money. The OnePlus Nord N30 SE still wins on performance, 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 49,999.",
    "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 N30 SE",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-n30-se",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-n30-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-10_43_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-31T05:56:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 91.1,
                "overall": 67.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 31, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 76 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72-inch",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Standard 60Hz refresh rate ~392 PPI pixel density",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 OxygenOS 13.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, PDAF) 2 MP (depth) LED flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "33W SUPERVOOC fast charging Advertised to reach about 51% in 30 minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-n30-se": 58
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30-se"
            },
            {
                "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-n30-se": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-n30-se": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "oneplus-nord-n30-se": 25
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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-n30-se": 91.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord N30 SE?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on display, memory & storage and value for money. OnePlus Nord N30 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and OnePlus Nord N30 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and OnePlus Nord N30 SE at PKR 49,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or OnePlus Nord N30 SE?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while OnePlus Nord N30 SE runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 (7nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}