Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Realme C85

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Realme C85 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 49,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

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 C85 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Realme C85 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme C85 charges 12W faster.
  • 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 and display.

Buy the Realme C85 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Realme C85
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 49,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 November–December 2025
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Approx. 166.1 × 77.9 × 8.4 mm
Weight 195 g Better 215 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.8 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better ≈ 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 144Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz cores)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 with realme UI 6.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP wide
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7000 mA Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (IP69K dust/water resistant)
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 (market dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C (likely 2.0), OTG

“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 C85?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Realme C85 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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Realme C85 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Realme C85 at PKR 49,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C85?

Realme C85 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme C85 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Realme C85?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Realme C85 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).

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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.