{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oppo-a18-128gb/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T05:51:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Oppo A18 128GB",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Oppo A18 128GB still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A18 128GB is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "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": 82.2,
                "overall": 71
            },
            "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": "Oppo A18 128GB",
            "slug": "oppo-a18-128gb",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a18-128gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2025-10_15_45-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T07:23:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2023 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.0 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no guaranteed protection"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, ColorOS 13.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP wide + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 6.5,
        "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,
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 51
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 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,
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 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": 82.2,
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 100
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a18-128gb"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo A18 128GB costs PKR 14,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Oppo A18 128GB?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Oppo A18 128GB 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 Oppo A18 128GB in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Oppo A18 128GB at PKR 34,999. That makes Oppo A18 128GB cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Oppo A18 128GB?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 8 MP on Oppo A18 128GB, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Oppo A18 128GB?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Oppo A18 128GB a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Oppo A18 128GB?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Oppo A18 128GB runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}