{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-realme-c83-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Realme C83  5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Realme C83  5G 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 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": "Realme C83  5G",
            "slug": "realme-c83-5g",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c83-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-25-2026-11_58_29-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-25T07:04:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 92.3,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "early March 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels (~264 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": ": IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M colours 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "• Dimensity 6300",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS with Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32 MP with LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Panorama + 1080p@30 fps video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 4.4,
        "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,
                    "realme-c83-5g": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "realme-c83-5g": 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,
                    "realme-c83-5g": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-c83-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "realme-c83-5g": 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,
                    "realme-c83-5g": 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": 100,
                    "realme-c83-5g": 92.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Realme C83  5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 18W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 18 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 Realme C83  5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Realme C83  5G 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 Realme C83  5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Realme C83  5G 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 has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C83  5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Realme C83  5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C83  5G?",
            "answer": "Realme C83  5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme C83  5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}