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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Realme 16x

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, display and memory & storage. The Realme 16x still wins on battery & charging, 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 69,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 8.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Realme 16x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 21,000 less.
  • Realme 16x packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about performance, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Realme 16x if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Realme 16x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 69,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Late 2026 (unofficial)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 195 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1604 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Not listed
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 (expected at launch)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Yes (microSD card support )
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP main 8 MP secondary 2 MP tertiary Flash: LED
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP single sensor
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6000 mAh (non-removable) Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Not listed
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted scanner Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C v2.0

“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 Realme 16x?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.1 points. It wins on performance, display, memory & storage and value for money. Realme 16x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Realme 16x in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Realme 16x at PKR 69,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme 16x?

Realme 16x leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme 16x a 6000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme 16x?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Realme 16x runs the MediaTek Dimensity.

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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.