{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-oppo-a5/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:11:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Oppo A5",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Oppo A5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Oppo A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 40,999 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": 86.5,
                "overall": 71.4
            },
            "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 A5",
            "slug": "oppo-a5",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-26-2025-11_28_42-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 40999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-09T06:34:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 76.2 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels (~264 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90 Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 6s Gen1 (11 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ColorOS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated microSD slot)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.7,
        "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,
                    "oppo-a5": 54
                },
                "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-a5": 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,
                    "oppo-a5": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "oppo-a5": 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-a5": 31.3
                },
                "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": 86.5,
                    "oppo-a5": 100
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo A5 costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Oppo A5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo A5 charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 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 Oppo A5?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Oppo A5 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 Oppo A5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Oppo A5 at PKR 40,999. That makes Oppo A5 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Oppo A5?",
            "answer": "Oppo A5 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Oppo A5 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Oppo A5?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Oppo A5 runs the Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 6s Gen1 (11 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/)."
}